International Institute of Risk and Safety Management

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International Institute of Risk and Safety Management is a UK-based body for safety practitioners. It was established in 1975 and has the status of a company limited by guarantee and is registered with the Charity Commission. It has over 7800 members in over 60 countries[1]. It publishes a members' newsletter and organizes meetings.

[edit] Address

IIRSM, Suite 7a, 77 Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8JA UK

[edit] Membership Grades

  • Fellow (FIIRSM) By application after 5 years at Member level
  • Member (MIIRSM) Requires a recognised diploma or equivalent qualification and relevant experience as a safety practitioner
  • Associate (AIIRSM) Requires a recognised certificate or equivalent qualification and relevant experience as a safety practitioner
  • Student For those working towards the qualifications for Associate or Member
  • Affiliate For those involved in accident prevention and occupational health and safety but who do not qualify for a designated grade of membership, or are in a related discipline.

[edit] Reference and External Link

  1. ^ IIRSM website