Join our Rural Industries Group Committee

The group raises awareness of occupational safety and health (OSH) best practice in agricultural and rural businesses. It does this through:

• organising webinars and events
• representation on industry safety groups and forums
• social media.

Who can apply?

To join this committee, you need to:

• work in, or have experience of, a rural industry sector, and
• be a member of IOSH, with up-to-date continuing professional development (CPD).

The committee has members from the agriculture, equine, agricultural engineering and wildlife conservation sectors. They are particularly interested in applications from people working in:

• forestry and arboriculture
• estate management
• rural enterprise and diversification
• rural education.

The Rural Industries Group wants its committee to reflect IOSH’s global membership. It welcomes applications from members of all ages from around the world.

What’s involved?

Committee members need to:

• attend and take part in four group meetings per year, either in person or online
• lead or contribute to a project or event organised by the group
• bring fresh ideas for events, including suggesting speakers, topics and means of communication
• understand IOSH’s strategy, Activate 2028.