About IOSHM (Mauritius)
The Institution of Occupational Safety & Health Management (IOSHM), previously known as the Association of Health and Safety Managers was founded in 1981. It is the oldest and most representative non-governmental and non-profit organisation grouping occupational safety and health officers and safety professionals in Mauritius.
The objectives of the Institution:
• Promote the profession of safety and health at work.
• Look after the welfare of its members.
• Delegate members to overseas studies, attachment, seminars with a view to improve their knowledge.
• Advise members on questions relating to safety and health.
• Provide training in safety, health and environment both locally and internationally.
Vision
IOSHM aspires to be the leader in the promotion of safety and health in Mauritius, foster its code of professional conduct to members and encourage standards of excellence.
Mission Statement
IOSHM will promote safety and health awareness and responsibility among the citizens in the country and will:
• Promote, plan and organise professional development and other related activities for its members and the community at large.
• Collaborate with the government on all matters pertaining to safety and health at work.
• Secure partnership, working relationship, and networking with employers, trade unions, professional bodies, educational institutions, and international organisations for the promotion of safety and health.
APOSHO FULL MEMBER
INSHPO FULL MEMBER
Code of Ethics
Code of Professional Conduct
In line with the objectives of the Institution, IOSHM has a Code of Professional Conduct (click on the PDF icon below) to which it expects its members to abide to. The IOSHM Committee may remove any member of the Institution if his conduct has been found prejudicial to the interests of IOSHM.
Collaboration with Business Mauritius
Business Mauritius is an independent association that represents over 1200 local businesses. It is the coordinating body and the voice of local business, and delivers services that sustain the progress of both business and community.
Business Mauritius stems from the merging, in October 2015, of two business associations, namely the Mauritius Employers Federation and the Joint Economic Council.
With the majority of members working in the private sector, IOSHM has collaborated with Business Mauritius on various occasions such as on the OSH Pack and various national tripartite committees on workplace safety and health issues.
Full Member of APOSHO
Philippe Lai Choo, Sylvana Ah-Hang, and Dayanand Kurrumchand O.S.K. represented IOSHM at the APOSHO 38 Conference and AGM (14-17 November 2024) in Bangkok, Thailand.
IOSHM is a full member of APOSHO since April 1994 and has hosted twice its Annual International Conference (16th Annual Conference at Le Labourdonnais Hotel, Caudan in April 2000 & 25th Annual Conference at La Pirogue Hotel, in April 2010.
The Asia-Pacific Occupational Safety and Health Organization (APOSHO) is an international body composed of non-profit professional organisations devoted to the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases. APOSHO has the full membership of more than 30 organisations from more than 20 countries / regions such as Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Mauritius.
The objectives of the APOSHO are to promote mutual understanding and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region and to contribute to the enhancement of occupational safety and health practice through the exchange of information and views.
Full Member of INSHPO
Philippe Lai Choo and Amiirah Peerbaccus at the INSHPO ABM in Dubai (12-13 January 2025)
The Institution is also a member of the International Network of Safety & Health Practitioner Organisations (INSHPO).
Founded in 2001 through the collaborative efforts of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) and Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) in the U.K., INSHPO is an international organisation that represents generalist occupational safety and health practitioner organisations. By bridging geographical, political and economic boundaries, INSHPO provides an international forum for information exchange among these groups and gives them a unified voice in dealing with other organisations and international authorities.
INSHPO also promotes the sharing of standards and best practices, and encourages the development of occupational safety and health at a professional level by promoting the highest ethical standards.
It also developed the OHS Professional Capability Framework to provide greater clarity around the generalist OHS professional role. The Framework defines the role of the OHS professional as well as the requisite knowledge and skills.
Training
The Institution has organised many workshops, seminars, continuous professional development (CPD) courses and conferences including two international conferences of the Asia Pacific Occupational Safety and Health Organisation (APOSHO).
IOSHM members are also resource persons for courses and workshops organised by other institutions such as Business Mauritius. Our workshops and conferences are attended by any person having an interest in OSH.
IOSHM also delegates members to participate in international workshops organized by counterpart OSH organisations.
.jpeg)
Philippe Lai Choo was a panelist at the ISO Annual meeting held on 11 September 2024 in Cartagena, Colombia.
To download our brochure click HERE. It contains information about our Institution and membership details. Our Code of Ethics / Professional Conduct and the IOSHM membership form can be downloaded in the DOWNLOADS page.
Filled-in application forms should be submitted to:
The Secretary
Institution of Occupational Safety & Health Management (IOSHM)
P.O. Box 23
Vacoas
Republic of Mauritius
OR email to: tekmandoobah@hotmail.com