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International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) awarding body

International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) awarding body

What we're all about

The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management is a professional body that offers recognition, information and support to over 8,000 Members around the world in all areas of risk and safety management.

Whether you are new to risk management, an experienced risk and safety management practitioner or work in a related profession, membership of IIRSM will benefit you. IIRSM caters for individual and corporate professionals and specialist members in all sectors of industry related to risk management, ensuring excellent support and benefits to all of our members.

Our remit is to

  • Ensure that our members’ professional skills are recognised and respected
  • Offer opportunities and services for advancement, support and networking
  • Advance public education in risk, health and safety management


IIRSM was established in 1975 as a professional body for health and safety practitioners. It was created to recognise individuals and advance professional standards in accident prevention and occupational health throughout the world. We represent members in over 70 countries. The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management is an industry leader in delivering excellent services in the risk, health and safety management sector.