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NEBOSH CoursesNEBOSH Construction Certificate

NEBOSH Environmental Certificate

NEBOSH Fire Certificate

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH CoursesIOSH Managing Safely

IOSH Managing Safely in Construction

IOSH Safety for Senior Executives

IOSH Working Safely

CITB CoursesCITB Achieving Behavioural Change (ABC)

CITB Site Safety Awareness

CITB SMSTS Courses

CITB SMSTS Refresher Courses

CITB SSSTS Courses

CITB SSSTS Refresher Courses

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Summer 2018

IOSH membershipbenefits

Construction health andsafety fines up 83%

Health and safety career path

Employers have a duty to ensure thehealth and safety of their employeesand members of the general publicwhen they are on business premises.The enforcement of this is dividedbetween the Health and SafetyExecutive and Local Authorities.

Who’s responsible for enforcing health and safety in your sector?HSE has enforcement oversight of sectorsconsidered a higher risk, including construction

and manufacturing. While local authorities areresponsible for the enforcement of “lower risksectors”, such as retail, leisure, hospitality, care,catering, warehousing and office space. Togetherthey ensure that duty holders manage the healthand safety of their workforce and those affectedby their work.

The key is to make sure you operate safely If you are in any doubt, you can call upon RISK toprovide health and safety advice for your companyas well as the very highest standards of industryrelevant training.

Using your knowledge and skill-set to reduce work-relatedaccidents, injuries and illness can be hugely satisfying, butwhat qualifications will ensure the most financially rewarding?

An enormous range of career opportunities Your health and safety career path can lead to working in a range oforganisations, from multinationals to small consultancies. Health and safetyadvisers plan, implement, monitor and review protective and preventativesafety measures. They are responsible for ensuring that employers andworkers comply with safety legislation and that safety policies and practicesare adopted and adhered to.

Tips on getting a professional health and safety roleTry to gain practical health and safety experience in the area that you wouldlike to work in. If you don’t already have professional qualifications, yourtraining is likely to include study for either a NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.But be warned, completing a health and safety course can be challenging,especially if you are trying to juggle work and other commitments.

The value of construction sector health andsafety related fines almost £13 million. New sentencing guidance has toughened penalties for healthand safety breaches – resulting in this 83% rise in 2017The new sentencing guidance introduced on the 1 February 2016increased penalties for health and safety and corporatemanslaughter offences. A report compiled by global law firm Clydeand Co. reported fines against the construction sector represented21% of the overall total. The highest fine imposed on theconstruction sector was £2.6 million with £54,000 costs, after afatality when a trench collapsed on a 32 year old sub-contractorworking for a multinational main contractor.

The HSE has a 94% conviction rate when they prosecuteWhen the HSE presents criminal cases before the courts, 94% resultin prosecutions in the UK which lead to successful convictions.

“The cases that have passed through the courts have reinforcedthe dramatic effect the new sentencing regime is having ondefendant organisations. The HSE has a 94% conviction ratewhen they prosecute so the consequences of receiving asummons are considerable.”Rhian Greaves, Head of Compliance & Strategic Support in Clyde and Co

SSSTS

NEBOSH

SMSTS

IOSH

Health & Safety interventions, fees and fines

Why becoming a CharteredMember of IOSH may help yourhealth and safety career path.

Becoming an Associate MemberTo be recommended for Associate Memberstatus, you should hold one of theaccredited level 3 qualifications. No healthand safety experience is necessary forAssociate Member status. Level 3qualifications are suitable for people lookingto move into their first operational role, whiledegree level qualifications and relevantexperience are usually required for moresenior roles. While Associate membershiprecognises health and safety knowledge, itdoes not reflect any experience.

With experience you can upgrade to aTechnical Membership statusThis can be achieved once you have asuitable amount of experience in health andsafety, which can be gained while you’restudying through a job role specifically inhealth and safety or with an operationalhealth and safety element.

Chartered status will increase yourfuture employabilityBecoming a Chartered Member of IOSH isTHE most popular way of demonstrating thatyou are capable and knowledgeable.Membership of IOSH is helpful for careerprogression and provides a structured routeof CPD, as well as opportunities fornetworking and making contacts. To becomea Chartered Member of IOSH, you must havean accredited qualification.

£13milion

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What’s a HSE Feefor intervention (FFI)

What is the Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)? What is the Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)?

NEBOSH or IOSH which is better? Can getting NEBOSHincrease my salary?

Which is best the SMSTS or SSSTS Course?

If your workplace has a Health &Safety Executive (HSE) visit andthey find that you are in materialbreach of health and safety law,you will have to pay.

HSE does not impose fines – the courts do!Let’s be clear, the HSE does not impose fines,it takes criminal cases before the courts, forthem to deal with and issue fines. However, ifyou are found to be in material breach ofhealth and safety law, you will have to pay forthe time it takes the HSE to identify thebreach and help you put things right. This iscalled Fee For Intervention (FFI) and includesinvestigating and taking enforcement action.

HSE does charge for its time Fees for Intervention are currently based onan hourly rate of £129 and the clock doesn’tstop until the issue has been fully resolvedand re-inspected. If you imagine the possibletime needed to complete a full health andsafety investigation, this could potentiallyresult in a huge sum of money becoming duein addition to any court fine.

Who does FFI apply to?It applies to duty holders (the personresponsible for things either being done rightor being put right) where HSE is the enforcingauthority. This will include:• Employers• Self-employed who put others at risk• Public and limited companies• General, limited and limited liability partnerships• Crown and public bodies

for intervention (FFI)

SMSTS or SSSTS depends upon your job roleIt’s important to choose the right course foryour job position, industry and responsibilities.SMSTS or SSSTS are the two major health andsafety courses for the construction industry.Which one of these courses is best suited foryou will depend upon whether you’re amanager or supervisor.

Should I take the SMSTS or SSSTS Course?Choosing the right course for you means firstunderstanding the key difference between the twoqualifications. The SMSTS 5 day course andSSSTS 2 day course cover much of the sameinformation but the SMSTS course goes intomuch deeper detail. This is because it’s designedfor managers to be able to implement safetysystems within the workplace – whereas theSSSTS is designed to give supervisors the skillsneeded to ensure compliance with these systems.

SSSTS is the construction industry standardfor first line managers and supervisorsThe SSSTS course is aimed at first linemanagers and supervisors or individualsprogressing towards a first line management orsupervisory position. The content on the SSSTScourse is about increasing understanding andawareness for new managers. The key aim is tounderstand the need for good practice andwhat good practice is. The site supervisingcourse is designed for foremen, first linemanagers, supervisors and team leaders.

If you are a supervisor working on a site thatbelongs to the Major Contractors Group or aUKCG site, the SSSTS certificate will be required.

SMSTS is an identifiable qualification forconstruction managersIf you are involved in the management orplanning, organising, monitoring, controlling andadministering construction safety – you can onlywork on a site if you are SMSTS certificated.SMSTS is very focused on law, regulatoryrequirements and specific good practice asoutlined by the Health and Safety Executive. Sothe site management course is designed forproject managers, supervisors and site managers– as well as owners of small to medium sizedbusinesses. The training is required in theApproved Code of Practice by the regulations ofConstruction Design and Management.

Why choose RISK for your SMSTS orSSSTS Course?Whichever course you choose, it is veryimportant to make sure that you are takingyour qualification from a legitimate and certifiedtraining provider. RISK have been one of theleading construction industry training providerssince 1997. Prior to this in 1995 the directorsof RISK were instrumental in setting up CITBcourses within the MOD. Risk also provide aGuaranteed Pass Scheme. RISK guarantee tosupport, train, coach and mentor you until youpass your chosen CITB Course.

Which is better for your career development?This largely depends upon what you want todo. If you want to become a health and safetyprofessional and get a better understanding ofhow the law is applied to Health and Safety andthe environment, then NEBOSH is probablybetter. If you are totally new to Health andSafety then maybe start with a short IOSHcourse like IOSH Managing Safely.

National Examination Board in OccupationalSafety and Health (or NEBOSH)NEBOSH is purely an awarding organisation andhas globally recognised qualifications in Healthand Safety, and the Environment. NEBOSH offera number of vocationally-related qualificationsthat meet the health, safety, environments andrisk management requirements related to allworkplaces positioned in both the private andpublic sector. The courses are intended toprovide Managers, Supervisors and Employeeswho require a broader knowledge of riskmanagement and understanding of principlesand practices of health and safety. It gives coreknowledge of the Health and SafetyManagement System as well as practicalknowledge of Workplace Hazards Controlmethods in daily occupational work.

NEBOSH is an independent board ofexamination based in the UK that providessyllabus and assessment criteria for bothnationally and internationally recognisedoccupational health and safety certifications.

NEBOSH courses are delivered by NEBOSHaccredited course providers like RISK.

Institution of Occupation Safety andHealth (or IOSH) CoursesIOSH is for non-health and safety expertpersonnel who have to manage risk andresources. Managers, supervisors and anyindividual with responsibilities in health andsafety in any sector and any organisation – It isdesigned to get managers up to speed on thepractical actions they need to take to handlehealth and safety in their teams.

IOSH is the world’s biggest professional healthand safety membership and is also the onlyChartered body for health and safetyprofessionals. A world leader in health andsafety training, with approximately 160,000people taking these courses every year.

Both are equally good, but most peopleprefer NEBOSH over IOSHNEBOSH is crucial for all health and safetypractitioners, it offers a more in-depth insightand qualification that helps to enhance theknowledge required to deal with health andsafety issues in the workplace. IOSH has adifferent membership category and has setcriteria to become a member. Having a NEBOSHqualification helps you to gain that membership.Becoming an IOSH member will help boost yourcareer within the Health and Safety Profession.

What is SMSTS Training designed to deliver?SMSTS Training provides managers with all therelevant legislation affecting safe working in thebuilding, construction and civil engineeringindustries. It highlights the need for riskassessment in the workplace, theimplementation of the necessary controlmeasures and adequate communication to

sustain a health and safety culture within theworkforce. It is endorsed by Build UK as thestandard training for all supervisors working onBuild UK sites. Build UK is the leadingrepresentative organisation for the UKconstruction industry. This makes it an idealcourse for anyone looking to take amanagement role in the construction industry.

SMSTS Training is the Site Management Safety Training Scheme accreditedby CITB and is for anyone involved in the management or planning,organising, monitoring, controlling and administering of construction safety.

What is SSSTS Training designed to deliver?SSSTS Training provides supervisors with anunderstanding of health, safety, welfare andenvironmental issues, as well as their legalresponsibilities relevant to their work activities.It highlights legal responsibilities and the needto promote health and safety to supervise

effectively. It is endorsed by Build UK as thestandard training for all supervisors working onBuild UK sites. Build UK is the leadingrepresentative organisation for the UKconstruction industry. This makes it an idealcourse for anyone looking to take a supervisoryrole in the construction industry.

SSSTS Training is the Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme accredited byCITB and is for first line managers – those who have to, or are about to,acquire supervisory responsibilities.

A NEBOSH qualification canlead to 16% salary boost.

83% of job advertisements insisted onsome form of NEBOSH qualificationThe NEBOSH Jobs Barometer studyanalysed nationally advertised safety, healthand environmental (SHE) employmentopportunities. The average top-end wage forall health and safety jobs advertised was£46,000. However, qualifications andprofessional status made a considerabledifference to the salaries available. Forexample, where applicants were required tohold a NEBOSH Diploma qualification, theaverage top end salary was £49,000.

Construction and civil engineeringaccounted for 39% of available jobsOverall, construction and civil engineeringcontinue to be the dominant sectors for SHEpositions, accounting for 39% of available jobs.

45% of health & safety jobs specifiedNEBOSH Certificate level qualificationsAlmost half (45%) of these job vacanciescalled for a range of NEBOSH Certificatelevel qualifications, up from 38% last yearand 33% in 2014. Overall, 93% of positionsasked for either some form of NEBOSHqualification and/or Membership of IOSH.

Where are the best career opportunities?London and the South East currently offerthe best opportunities for jobs in the healthand safety profession in the UK, according to research.

Understanding which one of these courses is best suited for you andwhich course should you take – SMSTS or SSSTS?

How can you determine the qualification that suits your needs most?

www.riskhealthandsafety.com www.riskhealthandsafety.com

What’s a HSE Feefor intervention (FFI)

What is the Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)? What is the Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)?

NEBOSH or IOSH which is better? Can getting NEBOSHincrease my salary?

Which is best the SMSTS or SSSTS Course?

If your workplace has a Health &Safety Executive (HSE) visit andthey find that you are in materialbreach of health and safety law,you will have to pay.

HSE does not impose fines – the courts do!Let’s be clear, the HSE does not impose fines,it takes criminal cases before the courts, forthem to deal with and issue fines. However, ifyou are found to be in material breach ofhealth and safety law, you will have to pay forthe time it takes the HSE to identify thebreach and help you put things right. This iscalled Fee For Intervention (FFI) and includesinvestigating and taking enforcement action.

HSE does charge for its time Fees for Intervention are currently based onan hourly rate of £129 and the clock doesn’tstop until the issue has been fully resolvedand re-inspected. If you imagine the possibletime needed to complete a full health andsafety investigation, this could potentiallyresult in a huge sum of money becoming duein addition to any court fine.

Who does FFI apply to?It applies to duty holders (the personresponsible for things either being done rightor being put right) where HSE is the enforcingauthority. This will include:• Employers• Self-employed who put others at risk• Public and limited companies• General, limited and limited liability partnerships• Crown and public bodies

SMSTS or SSSTS depends upon your job roleIt’s important to choose the right course foryour job position, industry and responsibilities.SMSTS or SSSTS are the two major health andsafety courses for the construction industry.Which one of these courses is best suited foryou will depend upon whether you’re amanager or supervisor.

Should I take the SMSTS or SSSTS Course?Choosing the right course for you means firstunderstanding the key difference between the twoqualifications. The SMSTS 5 day course andSSSTS 2 day course cover much of the sameinformation but the SMSTS course goes intomuch deeper detail. This is because it’s designedfor managers to be able to implement safetysystems within the workplace – whereas theSSSTS is designed to give supervisors the skillsneeded to ensure compliance with these systems.

SSSTS is the construction industry standardfor first line managers and supervisorsThe SSSTS course is aimed at first linemanagers and supervisors or individualsprogressing towards a first line management orsupervisory position. The content on the SSSTScourse is about increasing understanding andawareness for new managers. The key aim is tounderstand the need for good practice andwhat good practice is. The site supervisingcourse is designed for foremen, first linemanagers, supervisors and team leaders.

If you are a supervisor working on a site thatbelongs to the Major Contractors Group or aUKCG site, the SSSTS certificate will be required.

SMSTS is an identifiable qualification forconstruction managersIf you are involved in the management orplanning, organising, monitoring, controlling andadministering construction safety – you can onlywork on a site if you are SMSTS certificated.SMSTS is very focused on law, regulatoryrequirements and specific good practice asoutlined by the Health and Safety Executive. Sothe site management course is designed forproject managers, supervisors and site managers– as well as owners of small to medium sizedbusinesses. The training is required in theApproved Code of Practice by the regulations ofConstruction Design and Management.

Why choose RISK for your SMSTS orSSSTS Course?Whichever course you choose, it is veryimportant to make sure that you are takingyour qualification from a legitimate and certifiedtraining provider. RISK have been one of theleading construction industry training providerssince 1997. Prior to this in 1995 the directorsof RISK were instrumental in setting up CITBcourses within the MOD. Risk also provide aGuaranteed Pass Scheme. RISK guarantee tosupport, train, coach and mentor you until youpass your chosen CITB Course.

Which is better for your career development?This largely depends upon what you want todo. If you want to become a health and safetyprofessional and get a better understanding ofhow the law is applied to Health and Safety andthe environment, then NEBOSH is probablybetter. If you are totally new to Health andSafety then maybe start with a short IOSHcourse like IOSH Managing Safely.

National Examination Board in OccupationalSafety and Health (or NEBOSH)NEBOSH is purely an awarding organisation andhas globally recognised qualifications in Healthand Safety, and the Environment. NEBOSH offera number of vocationally-related qualificationsthat meet the health, safety, environments andrisk management requirements related to allworkplaces positioned in both the private andpublic sector. The courses are intended toprovide Managers, Supervisors and Employeeswho require a broader knowledge of riskmanagement and understanding of principlesand practices of health and safety. It gives coreknowledge of the Health and SafetyManagement System as well as practicalknowledge of Workplace Hazards Controlmethods in daily occupational work.

NEBOSH is an independent board ofexamination based in the UK that providessyllabus and assessment criteria for bothnationally and internationally recognisedoccupational health and safety certifications.

NEBOSH courses are delivered by NEBOSHaccredited course providers like RISK.

Institution of Occupation Safety andHealth (or IOSH) CoursesIOSH is for non-health and safety expertpersonnel who have to manage risk andresources. Managers, supervisors and anyindividual with responsibilities in health andsafety in any sector and any organisation – It isdesigned to get managers up to speed on thepractical actions they need to take to handlehealth and safety in their teams.

IOSH is the world’s biggest professional healthand safety membership and is also the onlyChartered body for health and safetyprofessionals. A world leader in health andsafety training, with approximately 160,000people taking these courses every year.

Both are equally good, but most peopleprefer NEBOSH over IOSHNEBOSH is crucial for all health and safetypractitioners, it offers a more in-depth insightand qualification that helps to enhance theknowledge required to deal with health andsafety issues in the workplace. IOSH has adifferent membership category and has setcriteria to become a member. Having a NEBOSHqualification helps you to gain that membership.Becoming an IOSH member will help boost yourcareer within the Health and Safety Profession.

What is SMSTS Training designed to deliver?SMSTS Training provides managers with all therelevant legislation affecting safe working in thebuilding, construction and civil engineeringindustries. It highlights the need for riskassessment in the workplace, theimplementation of the necessary controlmeasures and adequate communication to

sustain a health and safety culture within theworkforce. It is endorsed by Build UK as thestandard training for all supervisors working onBuild UK sites. Build UK is the leadingrepresentative organisation for the UKconstruction industry. This makes it an idealcourse for anyone looking to take amanagement role in the construction industry.

SMSTS Training is the Site Management Safety Training Scheme accreditedby CITB and is for anyone involved in the management or planning,organising, monitoring, controlling and administering of construction safety.

What is SSSTS Training designed to deliver?SSSTS Training provides supervisors with anunderstanding of health, safety, welfare andenvironmental issues, as well as their legalresponsibilities relevant to their work activities.It highlights legal responsibilities and the needto promote health and safety to supervise

effectively. It is endorsed by Build UK as thestandard training for all supervisors working onBuild UK sites. Build UK is the leadingrepresentative organisation for the UKconstruction industry. This makes it an idealcourse for anyone looking to take a supervisoryrole in the construction industry.

SSSTS Training is the Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme accredited byCITB and is for first line managers – those who have to, or are about to,acquire supervisory responsibilities.

A NEBOSH qualification canlead to 16% salary boost.

83% of job advertisements insisted onsome form of NEBOSH qualificationThe NEBOSH Jobs Barometer studyanalysed nationally advertised safety, healthand environmental (SHE) employmentopportunities. The average top-end wage forall health and safety jobs advertised was£46,000. However, qualifications andprofessional status made a considerabledifference to the salaries available. Forexample, where applicants were required tohold a NEBOSH Diploma qualification, theaverage top end salary was £49,000.

Construction and civil engineeringaccounted for 39% of available jobsOverall, construction and civil engineeringcontinue to be the dominant sectors for SHEpositions, accounting for 39% of available jobs.

45% of health & safety jobs specifiedNEBOSH Certificate level qualificationsAlmost half (45%) of these job vacanciescalled for a range of NEBOSH Certificatelevel qualifications, up from 38% last yearand 33% in 2014. Overall, 93% of positionsasked for either some form of NEBOSHqualification and/or Membership of IOSH.

Where are the best career opportunities?London and the South East currently offerthe best opportunities for jobs in the healthand safety profession in the UK, according to research.

Understanding which one of these courses is best suited for you andwhich course should you take – SMSTS or SSSTS?

How can you determine the qualification that suits your needs most?

SAFEQUALR I S K H E A L T H & S A F E T Y T R A I N I N G N E W S

NEBOSH CoursesIOSH CoursesCITB Courses

If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter please email unsubscribenews@riskhealthandsafety.com

RISK & Safety Management Services Ltd, The Tangent Business Hub, Weighbridge Road, Shirebrook, Mansfield, Nottingham, NG20 8RXTel: 0845 250 7329 Email: risk@rsms.co.uk Web: www.riskhealthandsafety.com

www.riskhealthandsafety.com

NEBOSH CoursesNEBOSH Construction Certificate

NEBOSH Environmental Certificate

NEBOSH Fire Certificate

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH CoursesIOSH Managing Safely

IOSH Managing Safely in Construction

IOSH Safety for Senior Executives

IOSH Working Safely

CITB CoursesCITB Achieving Behavioural Change (ABC)

CITB Site Safety Awareness

CITB SMSTS Courses

CITB SMSTS Refresher Courses

CITB SSSTS Courses

CITB SSSTS Refresher Courses

For the latest Health & Safety Training Coursesvisit www.riskhealthandsafety.com

Summer 2018

IOSH membershipbenefits

Construction health andsafety fines up 83%

Health and safety career path

Employers have a duty to ensure thehealth and safety of their employeesand members of the general publicwhen they are on business premises.The enforcement of this is dividedbetween the Health and SafetyExecutive and Local Authorities.

Who’s responsible for enforcing health and safety in your sector?HSE has enforcement oversight of sectorsconsidered a higher risk, including construction

and manufacturing. While local authorities areresponsible for the enforcement of “lower risksectors”, such as retail, leisure, hospitality, care,catering, warehousing and office space. Togetherthey ensure that duty holders manage the healthand safety of their workforce and those affectedby their work.

The key is to make sure you operate safely If you are in any doubt, you can call upon RISK toprovide health and safety advice for your companyas well as the very highest standards of industryrelevant training.

Using your knowledge and skill-set to reduce work-relatedaccidents, injuries and illness can be hugely satisfying, butwhat qualifications will ensure the most financially rewarding?

An enormous range of career opportunities Your health and safety career path can lead to working in a range oforganisations, from multinationals to small consultancies. Health and safetyadvisers plan, implement, monitor and review protective and preventativesafety measures. They are responsible for ensuring that employers andworkers comply with safety legislation and that safety policies and practicesare adopted and adhered to.

Tips on getting a professional health and safety roleTry to gain practical health and safety experience in the area that you wouldlike to work in. If you don’t already have professional qualifications, yourtraining is likely to include study for either a NEBOSH or IOSH qualification.But be warned, completing a health and safety course can be challenging,especially if you are trying to juggle work and other commitments.

The value of construction sector health andsafety related fines almost £13 million. New sentencing guidance has toughened penalties for healthand safety breaches – resulting in this 83% rise in 2017The new sentencing guidance introduced on the 1 February 2016increased penalties for health and safety and corporatemanslaughter offences. A report compiled by global law firm Clydeand Co. reported fines against the construction sector represented21% of the overall total. The highest fine imposed on theconstruction sector was £2.6 million with £54,000 costs, after afatality when a trench collapsed on a 32 year old sub-contractorworking for a multinational main contractor.

The HSE has a 94% conviction rate when they prosecuteWhen the HSE presents criminal cases before the courts, 94% resultin prosecutions in the UK which lead to successful convictions.

“The cases that have passed through the courts have reinforcedthe dramatic effect the new sentencing regime is having ondefendant organisations. The HSE has a 94% conviction ratewhen they prosecute so the consequences of receiving asummons are considerable.”Rhian Greaves, Head of Compliance & Strategic Support in Clyde and Co

SSSTS

NEBOSH

SMSTS

IOSH

Health & Safety interventions, fees and fines

Why becoming a CharteredMember of IOSH may help yourhealth and safety career path.

Becoming an Associate MemberTo be recommended for Associate Memberstatus, you should hold one of theaccredited level 3 qualifications. No healthand safety experience is necessary forAssociate Member status. Level 3qualifications are suitable for people lookingto move into their first operational role, whiledegree level qualifications and relevantexperience are usually required for moresenior roles. While Associate membershiprecognises health and safety knowledge, itdoes not reflect any experience.

With experience you can upgrade to aTechnical Membership statusThis can be achieved once you have asuitable amount of experience in health andsafety, which can be gained while you’restudying through a job role specifically inhealth and safety or with an operationalhealth and safety element.

Chartered status will increase yourfuture employabilityBecoming a Chartered Member of IOSH isTHE most popular way of demonstrating thatyou are capable and knowledgeable.Membership of IOSH is helpful for careerprogression and provides a structured routeof CPD, as well as opportunities fornetworking and making contacts. To becomea Chartered Member of IOSH, you must havean accredited qualification.

£13milion