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The International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM) is a non-profit professional organization for occupational health and safety practitioners worldwide, based in the United Kingdom. It provides education, training, advice, resources and networking to assist people and organisations in issues regarding risk management.
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| Formation | 1975 |
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| Type | Professional organization |
| Registration no. | 1107666[1] |
| Legal status | Charitable organization |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
Official language | English |
Chief Executive | Phillip Pearson |
Key people |
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| Budget | £940,765[1] |
| Website | www |
Activities
editAlongside other Health and Safety bodies, IIRSM assisted with the Occupational Safety & Health Consultants Register (OSHCR).[2] IIRSM represents health, safety and risk professionals present in over 90 countries.[3]
Levels of membership
editThe IIRSM offers several levels of membership, including Student, Affiliate, Associate (AIIRSM), Member (MIIRSM), and Fellow (FIIRSM). Associates, Members, and Fellows each have experience or certification requirements. The Fellow is the IIRSM's highest award, and requires five consecutive years at full member (MIIRSM) and proof of participation in CPD.[4] The FIIRSM is regarded as the CMIOSH equivalent.[5]
In addition, companies or other organizations may be corporate members.[1]
Recognized Safety Professionals (RSP)
editThe Institute awards the designation "Recognised Safety Professional" to recognised safety practitioners who demonstrate ongoing evidence of good Health & Safety practices and training (in their own field of business) through IIRSM continuing professional development programme (CPD).[6]
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
editThe Institute's CPD cycle lasts for three years. In order to maintain RSP status, one must bank a minimum of at least 30 credits over the three-year period. The 30 credits must be spread across the following three sections (each section will require a minimum of 5 points):
- Maintenance of Skills;
- New Professional Skills; and
- Transferable-Management Skills[6]
IIRSM Risk Excellence Awards
editIn 2018, IIRSM held its inaugural Risk Excellence Awards, recognising innovative individuals, teams and organisations responsible for implementing best practice in managing risks and opportunities. The Awards are now held on an annual basis.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b c "IIRSM Annual Report and Accounts 30 June 2013" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 September 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ^ The Occupational Safety & Health Consultants Register. OSHCR.
- ^ "Home". iirsm.org.
- ^ "Membership Levels". IIRSM. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2013-09-18.
- ^ "The knowledge game: qualification routes". Health and Safety at Work. Archived from the original on 2014-02-28. Retrieved 2013-09-16.
- ^ a b "IIRSM CPD Scheme". IIRSM. Archived from the original on 2014-07-08. Retrieved 2013-09-16.
- ^ "IIRSM Risk Excellence Awards 2019 | IIRSM". www.iirsm.org. Retrieved 2019-03-11.