Chartered Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Membership

Membership Categories- Membership of IOSH offers a range of opportunities for those working or qualifying in health and safety. Categories of membership depend on a combination of academic qualifications, experience and achievement. Your current role, qualifications and experience will determine your membership on review after joining as an Affiliate Member.

Chartered Fellow (CFIOSH) - You are entitled to use the designation Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner and the designatory letters, CFIOSH. Along with Chartered Member status, this category of membership is the most prestigious and can be attained by progressing through the IOSH membership categories. All Chartered Fellows will need to maintain a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record.

Chartered Member (CMIOSH) - Youare entitled to use the designation Chartered Safety and Health Practitioner and the designatory letters CMIOSH. All members should be working towards this prestigious category by progressing through the IOSH membership categories. Chartered Member status reflects the competence demanded of professionals in health and safety management or leadership positions. All Chartered Members are required to maintain a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record.

Graduate Member (Grad IOSH) - Graduates can use the designatory letters Grad IOSH. The category denotes those who are academically qualified to become Chartered Members, but are currently completing a mandatory IPD /CPD cycle. To qualify for this level of membership, you will need to have completed an IOSH accredited qualification.

Technician Member (Tech IOSH) - You are entitled to use the designatory letters Tech IOSH. This category recognises the competence needed by professionals engaged in crucial operational health and safety roles. A version of CPD specifically tailored to this category is mandatory for Technician Members to maintain their status.

Affiliate - All applicants join the Institution in the Affiliate category at a fee of £115. This will gain you immediate membership and access to membership benefits for one year from the date of joining.