The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
20 May 2022 2024-10-02 15:29The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
What is The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)?
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the Chartered body for health and safety professionals; aiming to raise standards and regulate the profession. It acts as a champion, supporter, adviser, advocate and trainer for those who protect the safety, health and wellbeing of others.
As the world’s biggest professional health and safety membership organisation, IOSH are the voice of the profession, campaigning on issues that affect millions of working people.
With more than 42,000 members in 85 countries, IOSH are the biggest professional body for health and safety in the world. IOSH operates in organisations in every sector of the economy, advising directors and managers on protecting millions of working people.
How can CADUK help me join IOSH?
Achievement of the ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice or the ProQual Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health and Safety Leadership and Management provides access to Certified (CertIOSH) Membership of IOSH.
What's involved in the CertIOSH application?
First you’ll join IOSH as an Affiliate Member at a cost of £198 (£140 membership fees + £58 joining fee).
You’ll then need to send an up-to-date CV and your ProQual Level 6 or 7 NVQ/Diploma certificate of achievement to the IOSH membership team for review.
Once accepted you’ll be able to showcase your achievements of being a Certified Member of IOSH. by using the post-nominal letters CertIOSH after your name:
John Smith CertIOSH
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Why join IOSH?
As an Occupational health and safety professional, you’re interested in safety, health and wellbeing at work because you’re passionate about protecting people. You understand it’s not just about checklists and compliance, it’s about embedding a safe working culture, putting people at the heart of safety and health and making a positive impact.
Join IOSH and be part of an active and respected community of like-minded people, sharing in the specialist knowledge and expertise of occupational safety and health professionals across the world.
There are a wide range of benefits to becoming an IOSH member, including:
- Increasing your career prospects
- Maximising your potential
- Enhancing your knowledge and keeping you up to date
- Building your network and connections
- Providing access to technical advice and expertise
- Giving you a voice in the global movement for change.

How can I progress from CertIOSH to CMIOSH?
Once you’re a Certified Member you should reach Chartered status within five years of entering the category.
Once enrolled on the Initial Professional Development (IPD) scheme, you will be assessed to see if you meet the standards to become a Chartered Member.
Alongside IPD, you are also required to maintain your CPD record.
The video below explains the IPD process in more detail:
https://youtu.be/9E_1plvu0N4
Which NVQs will enable me to apply for CertIOSH?
CADUK offer the following NVQs that provide access to Certified Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CertIOSH).
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