IOSH
Proud to support Chartered Week 2026
Recognising the competence, ethics and leadership at the heart of Chartered membership
Explore Chartered Week 2026, including how it celebrates professional excellence in OSH, supports high standards across the profession and encourages others to grow their skills.
Why get involved?
Chartered Week 2026 is a powerful moment for the OSH community to shine.
In a world where trust, ethics and accountability are under more scrutiny than ever, this week provides a space for professionals to come together, share real experiences and champion the standards that keep people safe.
Taking part helps you:
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Showcase professional excellence
Celebrate the impact of IOSH Chartered members who use their knowledge and leadership to improve workplace safety and strengthen professional practice across sectors.
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Promote high standards in OSH
Highlight the role that Chartership plays in setting clear expectations for competence, conduct and ethical decision‑making values at the heart of IOSH’s mission.
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Inspire the next generation
Advocate for the value of becoming Chartered and encourage others to explore their own development pathways, helping build a more capable and confident OSH profession.
“At Tetra, professional competence underpins everything we do. With over 200 staff, we are proud that more than 40 are IOSH members, including over 10 Chartered professionals. IOSH Chartered status represents the highest standard of knowledge, judgement, and integrity.It strengthens our resilience as a business and gives our clients confidence that they are working with trusted, professionally recognised practitioners. Supporting Chartered membership is central to our commitment to quality and leadership.”
Paul Sadlier
- Job role
- CEO
- Company
- Tetra
“The importance of Chartered status for health and safety professionals plays a part in our progression planning for junior safety team members; by having a Chartered professional nurturing up and coming talent, this helps us develop effective development plans with the ultimate goal of them becoming Chartered as their careers mature within our business.”
Mark Nixon CMIOSH
Stronger recognition of Chartered professionals
IOSH has joined more than 40 leading organisations in urging the UK Government to place greater value on Chartered status across key sectors.
An open letter to the UK Government outlines how professional bodies raise standards, support ethical practice and build trust in essential services, and highlights IOSH’s role within this collective effort.
“Being a Chartered member, and now a Chartered Fellow, has enabled me to demonstrate that I am competent, I am good at what I do, and I adhere to a level of respect, integrity, competence and service that has been proven and tested by IOSH.”
Kelly Nicoll CMIOSH
How Chartered status strengthens trust and professional confidence
“For me, Chartered status is not about letters after my name. It is about trust.”
Dr David Arku explains how Chartered status strengthens his judgement, confidence and ability to make fair, informed decisions in public‑service regulation.
He shows how Chartered professionalism supports better practice, clearer accountability and stronger outcomes for organisations and the people they serve.
“My journey to Chartered started in 2005, and the absolute drive for it pulled me along until I achieved it in 2015. It was ten years of hard work, but I always felt each milestone was just as important to me.In my sector, housing and construction, my development was always supported by management, and once attained I was filled with pride and esteem. Chartership to me really was the pinnacle, and a such a positive marker of my IOSH journey.”
Michelle Stonley CMIOSH
- Job role
- Vice President
- Company
- IOSH
Champion the future of the OSH profession
Take part in a week that brings people together to share experiences, highlight the value of strong practice and inspire others to aim higher.