IIRSM starts 2015 with the great news that the Institute has become a full member of the UK’s Construction Industry Council (CIC).

The CIC is a hugely successful and influential umbrella body that seeks to represent predominantly UK based construction related professional bodies and Associations with an interest in our built environment.  It is not a political organisation but has significant relationships with all relevant UK Government Departments and Agencies.  IIRSM takes a place on its Council and will engage at all levels in all of the work of CIC.  Of special interest to IIRSM will be its influential Standing Health and Safety Committee which engages with all of the professional bodies such the RIBA, ICE, IStructE, RICS and more.  There is also an active and respected Liability Panel where IIRSM hope to assist on other risk issues aside from health and safety.

Find out more at www.cic.org.uk .  IIRSM look forward to encouraging and assisting with representation at all levels of CIC.  Representation on the Construction Industry Council will provide IIRSM with many opportunities to work with other bodies including the HSE, the designer professional bodies and others.  If you are interested in finding out more and may want to engage with CIC through IIRSM please get in touch with Greg Brown (greg.brown@iirsm.org).

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NOTES TO EDITORS

The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) is a membership body and registered charity that was established in 1975. It was created to advance professional standards in accident prevention and occupational health throughout the world.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2015, IIRSM has grown from a collective group of UK risk management and health and safety professionals, to a thriving International Institute spanning over 70 countries.

IIRSM undertakes a range of activities to maximise the potential of its Members by:

• providing training, networking and CPD opportunities
• delivering informative and educational conferences and events
• supporting a diverse Branch network
• remaining relevant and informed by exchanging information with equivalent bodies throughout the world
• working in partnership with like-minded organisations to support campaigns and initiatives

For more information, contact:

Contact:           Clare Fleming, Head of Marketing and Communications

Address:         Suite 7a, 77 Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8JA UK

Telephone:      +44 (0)20 8600 2378

Email:               clare.fleming@iirsm.org

Website:          www.iirsm.org