NEBOSH and IIRSM sign agreement

Ian Taylor, NEBOSH chief executive, and Phillip Pearson, IIRSM chief executive, announced a Memorandum of Understanding on 28 March at the evening drinks reception of IIRSM’s 2019 Annual Conference. 

The new agreement sees the two organisations formalise their ongoing partnership; together they have committed to developing new risk education opportunities for existing and aspiring health, safety and risk professionals. 

Control of risk is an important part of the remit for any health and safety practitioner. By combining NEBOSH and IIRSM’s expertise, it is envisaged that these professionals can gain even greater education and competence in risk management. 

Ian Taylor said, “NEBOSH has worked with IIRSM for many years so I am delighted that we now have the opportunity to further cement our working relationship. Our two organisations have complementary purposes in that we are both here to protect people though education and training. This Memorandum of Understanding provides us with an even greater platform from which to make workplaces even safer for the people working in them.” 

Phillip Pearson said, “We are delighted to be working more closely with NEBOSH on the development and dissemination of risk education. Good risk management practice protects profits and reputation, but more importantly people. It is a fundamental competence for any health and safety professional. This Memorandum of Understanding provides greater opportunities to support individuals and organisations in developing their risk capabilities.” 

For holders of NEBOSH qualifications, IIRSM has long recognised them as a route to membership. People who hold a NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety are eligible for Associate membership (AIIRSM) whilst those who have achieved the NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety are eligible for full membership (MIIRSM).