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The
IIRSM is a professional body for health and safety practitioners.
It was created to advance professional standards in accident prevention
and occupational health throughout the world.
Membership is open to all individuals who have an interest in
occupational health, safety and risk management.
About
the Institute
The Institute was established in 1975 and
has the status of a company limited by guarantee and is registered with the Charity
Commissioners. It has over 7800 individual members in the UK, Eire, the Channel
Islands and in over 60 other countries throughout the world.
The
Institute's Objectives
The Institute’s main objective is to
advance public education in accident prevention and occupational
health in industry. To achieve this, the Institute:
 Promotes
research into accident prevention and occupational health
and publishes the results
Encourages
individuals to adopt health and safety best
practice and help prevent accidents
Advises
anyone entering the health and safety field to
undertake training and obtain professional
qualifications
Exchanges
information with equivalent bodies throughout the world
Mission Statement
"The International Institute of Risk and
Safety Management will strive to provide its members with
support and information to help them practice and promote the
highest professional standards in risk and safety management in
the workplace.
The Institute will also continually
endeavour to enhance the reputation of its members and to
champion the cause of the risk, safety and health management
profession."
IIRSM's Health and Safety Practices
IIRSM is committed to best practice in
health and safety. The Board of Governors reviews annually the
Safety Health and Environmental Policy which is signed by the Chairman. A
report on health and safety matters is received at each Board
meeting, risk assessments are undertaken, staff health and
safety training is provided and a positive health and safety
culture is promoted.
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