There are four different entry levels in the Health and Safety Practitioner Stream. There is also a Fellowship level which can be applied for after five years at full member level. Information on this grade is available on our upgrades page.

There is one stand-alone level in the Specialist Stream.

Health and Safety Practitioner Stream

Member (MIIRSM)
Applicants with relevant experience who hold:

• The British Safety Council Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health
• NEBOSH National and / or International Diplomas in Occupational Health and Safety
• Post-graduate Diploma in Health and Safety
• NVQ Level 4 or above in Occupational Health and Safety
• Or an equivalent qualification accepted by the Membership Committee

Overseas applicants with qualifications fully accepted in their home countries and with considerable experience and/or specialist qualifications in the field of Health/Safety/Environmental/Fire Prevention/Health and Safety Risk Management may also be approved for membership at the discretion of the Membership Committee.

Associate (AIIRSM)
Applicants with relevant experience who hold:

• British Safety Council Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
• NEBOSH National and / or International General Certificates in Occupational Health and Safety
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health
• NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety
• Or an equivalent qualification accepted by the Membership Committee

Overseas applicants with qualifications fully accepted in their home countries and with considerable experience and/or specialist qualifications in the field of Health/Safety/Environmental/Fire Prevention/Health and Safety Risk Management may also be approved for membership at the discretion of the Membership Committee.

Affiliate

• Applicants who are involved in accident prevention and occupational health and safety but who do not qualify for a designated grade of membership.
• Applicants whose interest in accident prevention and occupational health and safety is likely to assist in the development and interchange of information of a scientific, technical, promotional or educational nature.

Student

• Applicants following a recognised course of study in preparation for qualifications in health, safety or risk management.
• Applicants in full time education or the Armed Forces, who are considering a career in Safety Management.

Specialist Stream

Specialist (SIIRSM)

• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) and above in a health and safety related profession such as Enforcement, Engineering, Law, Fire, Estates and Facilities Management, Occupational Health, Construction, Environment.
• At least 15% of working time spent on health and safety issues.