IOSH Overview
What is IOSH?
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is Europe's leading body for health and safety professionals.
As an independent organisation, they regulate and steer the profession, maintaining standards and providing impartial, authoritative guidance on health and
safety issues.
IOSH Membership
IOSH is now a focal point for over 28,000 health and safety professionals working in a diverse range of industrial, commercial and public sector organisations.
Membership of IOSH is increasingly being used by employers as a standard for recruitment and remuneration.
Essentially every full-time safety and health practitioner should be, or aspire to be, a member of IOSH.
Membership offers a range of opportunities for those working or qualifying in health and safety. Categories of membership depend on a combination of
academic qualifications, experience and achievement.
Appropriate qualifications include:
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Level 4 NVQ in Occupational Health and Safety Practice;
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an accredited degree or diploma in occupational safety and health or a related discipline
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the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) level 6 Diploma
The qualifications, current role and experience of a prospective member will determine the category of membership when joining IOSH.
Categories of IOSH Membership
On 16th November 2005 a new IOSH membership structure received approval by the Privy Council.
This structure is designed to reflect the skills and experience of members, as well as to enhance their professional status.
The following categories of membership are now in place:
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Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner categories of CFIOSH and CMIOSH reflect the competence demanded of professionals in health and safety
management or leadership positions
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Graduate Member category denotes those who are academically qualified for the CMIOSH category but are currently completing an IPD cycle lasting a
minimum 2 years
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Technician Member category recognises the competence needed by professionals engaged in crucial operational health and safety roles.
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