IOSH
Communities
Explore our global network of IOSH members
We have communities around the globe led by committees of member volunteers. These bring together members with a shared health and safety interest or specialism.
Please note
Committee member applications for 2026 are currently being processed.
Details for each committee will be updated in April 2026.
Join your IOSH community committee
Play an active role in shaping the future of health and safety. As a committee member, you’ll influence decisions, drive initiatives, and create opportunities for professionals in your region.
You’ll also help build networks, share knowledge, and lead projects that make a real difference.
Ready to make an impact?
Why join?
Connecting with your fellow occupational safety and health professionals is an important part of IOSH membership. This is true whatever your member grade or career stage. It helps you keep your finger on the pulse of what's happening in your region and industry. You also gain valuable support and development opportunities.
Support for all
Join your local community to meet with fellow professionals, exchange ideas and hear the latest news and opinions. You can build your skills, competence and confidence through a programme of events and activities. You can also get help and support with:
- your career
- continuing professional development (CPD)
- membership progression
- and much more.
You benefit from events, ranging from networking and site visits to webinars and seminars. They all champion good practice and stimulate conversations to help you develop and enhance your knowledge. You can find out about the latest news and key issues and can add relevant opportunities to your CPD record.
Future leaders
We offer tailored content and support to new and aspiring occupational safety and health professionals. Discover all the ways our 7,800-strong community can support you.
How to join a community
Contact us to join one or more IOSH communities, or to make a change to an existing one.
Our communities
England
- Bristol and West
- Chiltern
- East Anglia
- East Lancashire
- East Midlands
- Essex
- Humber
- London Metropolitan
- Manchester and North West districts
- Merseyside
- Midland
- Mid Shires
- South Coast
- South Cumbria and North Lancashire
- South Downs
- South East
- South Midlands
- South West
- Staffordshire
- Tees
- Thames Valley
- Tyne and Wear
- Yorkshire
Scotland
- Edinburgh
- Forth and Tay
- Highlands and Islands
- North East of Scotland
- West of Scotland
Wales
- North Wales
- South Wales
- West Wales
Northern Ireland
- Northern Ireland
Ireland
- Ireland
- Ireland Construction
Worldwide
- Caribbean
- Hong Kong
- Oman
- Qatar
- Singapore
- United Arab Emirates
- West Africa
Industry
- Aviation and aerospace
- Broadcasting and telecommunications
- Construction
- Consultancy
- Education
- Environmental and waste management
- Financial services, professional services and facilities management
- Fire risk management
- Food and drink industries
- Hazardous industries
- Health and social care
- Logistics and retail
- Offshore
- Public services
- Railway
- Rural industries
- Sports, entertainment and leisure
Volunteer-led events
Our communities regularly run events and webinars on a range of health and safety topics and industry-specific issues. You can register for an upcoming event or view recordings of previous webinars.