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Group FAQs

How can I join a Group or change the Group I'm in?

If you'd like to join a Group, contact the Membership Department (+44 (0)116 257 3198) to have your chosen Groups added to your IOSH membership.

How much does it cost to belong to a Group?

Joining one Group is free as part of your IOSH membership. We charge an administrative fee of £10 for each extra Group you join. There are no limits to how many Groups you can join.

Can I join a Group if I'm not a member of IOSH?

You can join a Group without joining IOSH. But the costs are the same as when you join IOSH as an Affiliate Member, without all the other included benefits.

What are the benefits of joining a Group?

Joining an IOSH Group gives you:

invitations to regular networking events, seminars and site visits, often at reduced rates
access to a wide range of advice and information for your sector
opportunities to volunteer your skills and knowledge to help others
the chance to contribute to legal consultations that have a direct impact on your industry
opportunities to join campaigns and projects that champion high standards in your industry
help with developing and maintaining your professional status
network opportunities with health and safety professionals in your sector
the latest best practice from collaboration with other organisations.

What's the difference between a Group and a Branch?

A Group is made up of members who share health and safety interests related to a specific industry sector. A Branch is made up of members working together to raise health and safety awareness in a particular geographical area.

How can I get information on my Group?

You'll receive your Group's news and events listings through our e-bulletins, Connect and Connect Diary. There's also an overall Groups news page on the IOSH website, as well as individual news pages for each Group. Also, Groups publish articles and events in the Safety and Health Practitioner (SHP) magazine.

If you belong to a Group and aren't receiving Connect or Connect Diary, please contact Shaun Gibbons, E-editor.

How can I get more involved in my Group?

There are many ways you can be more involved in your Group, including:

filling a committee vacancy
commenting on consultative documents
joining an advisory panel
attending events
mentoring other members.

For more information, please visit the Get Involved webpage.

How can I start a new Group?

There are two ways of starting a new Group – either through the Council of Management or by a member-led process. In both cases, you'll need to focus on and define the proposed Group's vision and describe how you'll realise and support that vision. Applications are reviewed on behalf of IOSH Council by the Groups Management Committee. If you're interested and would like to know more, please contact the Groups team.

If we haven't answered your question or you'd like more detail about the answers we've given, please contact the Groups team.

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