Organization : National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH
Facility : NIOSH Membership
Country : Sri Lanka
Website : http://www.niosh.gov.lk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=20&Itemid=144&lang=en#training
NIOSH Membership :
Objectives :
To bring together a group of people who are dedicated, committed, knowledgeable and has the will to contribute, in a professional manner, towards enhancing Occupational Safety & Health and become pioneers in promoting safety culture in Sri Lanka.
Related : Ministry of Education Registration of Resource Person Sri Lanka : www.statusin.org/39404.html
Why become a member?
** Recognition of your knowledge and competence in OSH Management and Development, a “Badge of Competence”. Professional membership categories confer a professional, prestigious and globally benchmarked designation, letters that you can use after your name.
** Support with your personal and professional career development though our Continuing Professional Development policies, programmes and structures
** Access to discounted products and services of NIOSH
** Opportunity to network within the profession and to contribute to the development and advancement of OSH.
** Quick assistance for emergencies.
Individual Membership :
1. Student Membership – SMNIOSH (SL) :
This membership will awarded free of charge for following categories;
** Those who are current students of occupational safety & health at NIOSH Sri Lanka.
** Undergraduates in state/private universities below the age group of 25 years. Student of this category must prove their studentship through valid student ID obtained by the University.
** Any other interested party will have to pay the student membership according to the NIOSH policies
2. Associate Membership – AMNIOSH (SL) :
shall be those who have completed following NIOSH programs;
** Certificate Course in OSH
** Advanced Certificate in OSH or
** Any other individuals completed OSH trainings accepted by NIOSH
** Any other interested party will have to provide industrial experience with proof according to NIOSH policies.
3. Certified Membership – CMNIOSH (SL) :
Shall be those who have;
** Successfully completed National Diploma in OSH or
** Those who have a degree from a recognized university with two (02) or more years experience in the field of OSH
** Those who obtained more than 50 NIOSH points and also should have been an Associate member of NIOSH for ten (10) years
** Non-Citizens who have been completed OSH trainings by a recognized body in the respective country with the approval of NIOSH.
4. Fellow Membership – FMNIOSH (SL) :
Shall be those who have;
** Those who have a post graduate degree from a recognized university with seven (07) years or more Senior Management experience in the field of OSH
** Those who have a degree from a recognized university and also should have been a certified member of NIOSH for fifteen (15) years.
Corporate Membership :
** A corporate which have successfully implemented the OSH Management System which is recognized by NIOSH.
** A non-governmental organization (NGO) whose main objective for its inception is to promote OSH amongst its members.
** Companies which are registered under the Companies act of Sri Lanka.
** Membership for corporations is limited to companies approved but the Board and does not include subsidiary companies. Subsidiaries are required to submit separate applications for membership. As such, membership benefits are only given to the registered company.
This is also applicable to companies which are members of a society/ body with NIOSH membership. Benefits of membership are only given to the society/ body and do not extend to its members. Members are required to submit separate applications for membership.
** Corporate membership entities the corporation to submit names of up to three nominees as members to represent them.
** Successful application will be officially informed and payment for membership fee should be made within 1 month after the approval.