Institution of Occupational Safety and Health
| Motto | The heart of health and safety |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1945 |
| Type | Professional Membership Organisation |
| Headquarters | The Grange |
| Location |
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Membership | 43,000+ |
Official language | English |
Interim Chief Executive | Cyril Barratt |
Key people | Karen McDonnell (President) |
Budget | £ 9 million [1] |
Staff | 150 |
| Website | IOSH |
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is a British organisation for health and safety professionals.
Structure
It has over 43,000 members, including thousands of Chartered Safety and Health Practitioners.[1] While principally a UK-based organisation, the Institution also has an expanding international membership, with members in over 100 other countries. It accredits courses at 35 UK universities and 22 elsewhere.[1]
It is based in Wigston, Leicestershire.
History
The Institution is an independent, not-for-profit organisation, originally called the Institution of Industrial Safety Officers when formed in 1953.[2] Prior to this it was division of RoSPA from 1945.[1]
As well as setting professional standards, the Institution supports and develops members and has publications providing advice and guidance on health and safety issues. The Institution achieved Chartered status in 2003 and has had the right to award individual Chartered status to members since 2005.
In 2011 along with other Health and Safety bodies in the UK, IOSH developed the Occupational Safety & Health Consultants Register (OSHCR),[3] to raise awareness and promote the use of certified health and safety consultants in the workplace.
Membership and designations
Categories of membership depend on a combination of academic qualifications, experience and achievement.
Chartered fellow (CFIOSH)
Chartered Fellows of the Institution are entitled to use the designation Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner and the designatory letters CFIOSH. This is the highest grade. Chartered Fellows must have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the discipline and profession of health and safety. All Chartered Fellows are required to maintain a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record.
Chartered member (CMIOSH)
Chartered Members of the Institution are entitled to use the designation Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner and the designatory letters CMIOSH. Chartered Member status requires approved educational qualifications and experience. All Chartered Members are required to maintain a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record.
Graduate member (Grad IOSH)
Graduates of the Institution can use the designatory letters Grad IOSH. These are academically qualified to become Chartered Members, and are undergoing professional development.
Technician member (Tech IOSH)
Technician Members of the Institution are entitled to use the designatory letters Tech IOSH. They require approved educational qualifications at a lower level than graduates, plus professional experience. They are required to continue in professional development.
Affiliate
Affiliate level is for those who have an interest in, or are employed in occupational safety and health, but are not yet eligible to join at other categories of membership.
Publications
- Policy and Practice in Health and Safety A peer-reviewed journal published twice a year
- Safety and Health Practitioner A monthly magazine
- Books Publications for professionals
- Guidance Notes and Reports. A number of documents are available free from the website.
See also
- British Safety Council
- British Safety Industry Federation
- NCRQ
- NEBOSH
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - American
- IIRSM
References
- 1 2 3 4 Annual Report
- ↑ P.B. Beaumont J.W. Leopold J.R. Coyle, (1982),"The Safety Officer: An Emerging Management Role?", Personnel Review, Vol. 11 Iss 2 pp. 35 - 38
- ↑ The Occupational Safety & Health Consultants Register. OSHCR.