Designatory Letters
If you join the IIRSM Health and Safety Practitioner Stream as a Member (MIIRSM) or Associate (AIIRSM), or are accepted as a Fellow (FIIRSM), you will be able to use the appropriate designatory letters after your name - a mark of full professional status.

If you join the IIRSM Specialist Stream as a Specialist Member you will be able to use the designatory letters SIIRSM after your name - a mark of your status as a professional qualified in a health and safety related profession.

Designatory letters enhance your reputation within the industry and shows the professional standard you have reached. Your designatory letters can be used on all of your stationery, such as: your business cards, letters and email signatures. 

Information Service
All members of IIRSM have free access to an extensive Safety Information Service. Your enquiry will be dealt with by a team of qualified health and safety professionals, who offer detailed and impartial advice. Their expertise is supported by national and international databases. You can ring, fax or e-mail with any queries and receive a fast response.

You can use this neutral and independent source to check the interpretation of health, safety and environmental law, saving time and helping avoid injuries and ill-health.

IIRSM Newsletter
The IIRSM Newsletter is published each month and helps to keep members up to date with our activities and with new developments in health and safety throughout the UK and Overseas.  The layout of the Newsletter has been designed so that it is clear and easy to read and refer back to.`

As well as information about the latest health and safety news, developments, legislation and court cases, the Newsletter is filled with views from our members.

We welcome contributions for the Newsletter, such as: articles, case studies, profiles, letters or ideas from our members.

Health and Safety at Work Magazine (HSW)
Members also receive their own copy of Health and Safety at Work (HSW), which is designed for busy professionals.  Every month, the magazine carries news on the latest regulatory developments and the 'story behind the story' on prosecutions by enforcing authorities, pinpointing the lessons for business.  Features explain how to comply with new legislation, and best practice case studies provide inside knowledge of how innovative organisations have cut accident rates, or reduced the cost of sickness absence.  HSW provides information critical to the smooth and safe running of any organisation and helps to keep you up to date with health and safety issues.

Legal advice (UK only)
All IIRSM members who are resident in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man can obtain confidential free legal advice by telephone. This service is available 24 hours a day for personal or business legal problems.

Insignia
The Institute offers a range of insignia products for it's members to choose from. It includes extra copies of your official Certificate of Membership or personal Membership Identity Card.

However, the range of products is currently being reviewed to ensure we are providing what our members want.

If you would like further information, please contact us on +44 (0)20 8741 9100 or e-mail us at info@iirsm.org

Individual Membership...
The IIRSM is an organisation for individuals. If for any reason you change job your membership of the IIRSM moves with you.

An Official Certificate of Membership - a new look from September 2007

All new members of the Institute receive a full-colour certificate displaying your full name, grade of membership, issue date of the certificate and your membership number.  Each certificate is signed by the current Chairman of the Board of Governors.  Replacement certificates are available for an administrative fee of £10.00 per certificate (or £12.00 for the certificate and card as a pair)..

A Personal Membership Card - a new look from September 2007
All members receive a personal membership card on joining and then at each renewal date.  The card displays your full name, designatory letters (if any), your membership level, your membership number and the month in which the card expires.  Replacement cards are available for an administrative fee of £5.00 per card (or £12.00 for the card and certificate as a pair).

...and the chance to join a world-wide community of health and safety professionals.
Join the IIRSM and you will have the opportunity to network with a world-wide community of health and safety professionals. You can hear from safety’s leading academics and meet and exchange knowledge and views with your fellow safety professionals and IIRSM members.

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