IOSH

IOSH

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Who are IOSH?

IOSH

• We are the Chartered body for safety professionals

Mamta Patel

Education and Standards Officer

• We connect our members with resources, guidance, events and training.

If you have any questions about IOSH or Membership then please contact

Membership Team: (+44)116 257 3198

Mamta Patel: (+44) 116 257 3229

• We set standards and support

• Our main aim is to improve health and safety at work, and to support health and safety professionals who are dedicated to cutting down accidents and ill health at work.

Advantages of joining IOSH and becoming a Chartered member

• reached a certain level of knowledge & skills in the profession

• shows commitment to career and professional development

IOSH

• post nominal recognition

• networking opportunities

• professional status can help in securing more senior and higher paid jobs

• Gives mobility-IOSH is recognised all over the world

Membership of IOSH

CPD

Continuing Professional Development

Businesses, employers and recruitment consultants are already well used to working with and hiring Chartered

professionals

Affiliate Member

Graduate Membership

Chartered Membership

Associate/Technical Membership

For those that have completed an IOSH accredited qualification

For those with an accredited qualification

Everyone joins as an affiliate Member

Join Online via IOSH.co.uk

Shows you have reached a high level of competency

Recognised worldwide

Improve your ability to influence decision-makers

Work on an equal footing with other professionals

increase your future employability

For technical membership you must also show that you have relevant work experience within Health and Safety

You can begin to work towards becoming a Chartered Member by completing Initial Professional Development (IPD)

• Career path
• Records your skills and knowledge
• Reflective practice – what did you learn or gain?

We work with IOSH members and other health and safety organisations across the globe to keep people safe and healthy in all areas of their work

How does CPD work?

Who has to do it?

IOSH Members- Technical, Graduate, Chartered and Chartered Fellows

You plan activities to refresh or expand knowledge

Affiliate and Associate members are not obliged to

record CPD, but are encouraged to participate

You record activities and reflect on them

Many professional bodies will expect you to keep your CPD up to date

Your current or future employer will also expect you to record your progress

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Can be also used to identify skills gaps

You can use it to identify achievements