International Institute of Risk and Safety Management
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The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) is an international professional organization for health and safety
practitioners, based in the United Kingdom
. 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 8000 members in over 60 countries. It publishes a members' newsletter and organizes meetings.
There are five levels of membership for qualified health and safety practitioners.
In addition there is a Specialist stream for ancillary professions giving the post nominal SIIRSM (equivalent to MIIRSM) or SFIIRSM (equivalent to FIIRSM).
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practitioners, based in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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. It was established in 1975 and has the status of a company limited by guarantee
Company limited by guarantee
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and is registered with the Charity Commission
Charity Commission
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. It has over 8000 members in over 60 countries. It publishes a members' newsletter and organizes meetings.
There are five levels of membership for qualified health and safety practitioners.
- Fellow (FIIRSM) By application after 5 years at Member level.
- Member (MIIRSM) Requires a recognised diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6 or above) and relevant experience as a safety practitioner.
- Associate (AIIRSM) Requires a recognised certificate or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 3) and relevant experience as a safety practitioner.
- 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.
- Student For those working towards the qualifications for Associate or Member.
In addition there is a Specialist stream for ancillary professions giving the post nominal SIIRSM (equivalent to MIIRSM) or SFIIRSM (equivalent to FIIRSM).