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HOW TO
THE PRACTICE HOW TO…

KEEP ON TOP

OF CPD

Keeping CPD up to date not only enables members
to maintain their professional competence, but also
ensures peer and public confidence.

WORDS NICK WARBURTON

embers will be aware that IOSH’s new important is being able to provide assurance that they are a
membership grades structure came into place voice of authority and can add value.
on 22 November, providing more clarity on
Mdefi ned entry routes, greater transparency OSH ambassador
on progression through the grades and a new experiential Typically, industry stakeholders will expect IOSH
route to Certified and Chartered membership. members to meet certain professional standards,

The start date is a timely reminder that the new grading Tom explains, and OSH professionals must not only
system requires Technical, Certified and Chartered demonstrate that they can do this but also go beyond what

Members, as well as Chartered Fellows, to complete is required.
a minimum of 30 hours of continuing professional ‘The reason why we do CPD is because we need to be
development (CPD) annually. Affiliate and Student ahead of the game,’ he says. ‘If someone comes up to an

Members also have a clear road map showing what they OSH professional, they want that assurance that they are
need to achieve to progress their OSH careers. not going to be briefed on something that they shouldn’t
Fulfilling this CPD requirement not only shows that do. It’s our word that enables them to proceed.’

members are committed to their ongoing learning, it also Vanessa Brandham CMIOSH, head of health and safety
demonstrates their professional competence. at Rendall and Rittner and another CPD panel member,
There are many reasons why OSH professionals should concurs, saying that documenting CPD is more important
keep their CPD up to date. However, as Tom Beswick- now than it has ever been, particularly in a rapidly

Brown CFIOSH, safety and health consultant at TPB- changing world of work defined by increasing digitalisation
Group and IOPRI panel member, explains, one of the most and globalisation.

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