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It is possible to have your membership grading reviewed by making an application to upgrade.

Upgrade applications are usually made by members who since joining the Institute have gained qualifications or experience that meet the eligibility criteria for a higher grade of membership.

Upgrades to Associate or Full Member
Upgrades to Fellow

 

Upgrades to Associate or Full Member

To make an application to upgrade to Associate or Full Member:

1. Complete an application form and include details of any qualifications or experience since your original application. This is an Adobe PDF file.

2. Enclose copies of any relevant certificates.

3. Include the upgrade fee of £25. This is a processing fee which will be returned to you if your application is unsuccessful.

Information Considered When Reviewing a Membership Upgrade

The Membership Committee will take into consideration evidence of:

Examination Success
Qualifications which are included in the criteria of a higher grade

Additional Experience
Significant new experience
Promotion or new appointment – please enclose a copy of your job description and your company’s organisation chart

Continuing Professional Development
Continuing professional development and activity through participation in training courses, seminars, workshops etc.

Non-Work Activities
Involvement with IIRSM development
Publication of relevant written material
Honorary appointments or voluntary work in Occupational Health and Safety Groups or similar organisations
Campaign research

Of these four factors, the first, Examination Success will stand on its own in a review application.

For other applications to be considered at least two of the other three factors are required plus a supporting reference.

Download an Adobe PDF version of 'Information Considered When Reviewing a Membership Upgrade'.

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Upgrades to Fellow - Fellowship Application Form

The level of Fellow can be applied for after completing five consecutive year's membership as a paid up Full Member (MIIRSM) and is dependent on a Fellowship petition being accepted by the Board of Governors. 

Guidelines for completing the Fellowship Application Form - Please be sure to read the guidelines for completing the Fellowship Application Form.

To apply for Fellowship:

1. Complete the Fellowship Application form remembering to sign the declaration on the back page.  Please note that we will not accept Fellowship Petitions without a completed Fellowship Application Form.

2. Ensure you enclose all supporting evidence as defined in the Guidelines to Completing the Fellowship Petition.

3. Include the Fellow upgrade fee of £35. This is a processing fee which will be returned to you if your application is unsuccessful.

If you have any questions please email fellow@iirsm.org or telephone the Membership Manager on +44 (0) 20 8741 9100.

 

 

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For more information contact IIRSM's Membership Team who will be pleased to answer any queries you may have. Our contact details are:

The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management
   
Suite 7a 77 Fulham Palace Road
Tel:
+44 (0)20 8741 9100
London W6 8JA
Fax:
+44 (0)20 8741 1349
United Kingdom
E-Mail:
info@iirsm.org

IIRSM does not give or sell its membership data to third parties. However, if IIRSM is asked to verify a given individual's current membership status then we will usually provide that information.
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