Health & Safety
Kim Clark, an employee of Vision Homes is a registered member of the Institute of Risk & Safety Management. This reflects our commitment not just to the health and safety of our customers but to the welfare of all who work with Vision Homes.
The IIRSM is a professional body for health and safety practitioners. It was created to advance professional standards in accident prevention and occupational health throughout the world. Membership is open to all individuals who have an interest in occupational health, safety and risk management.
About the Institute
The Institute was established in 1975 and is a non-profit making body registered wtih the Charity Commissioners. It has over 7400 individual members in the UK, Eire, the Channel Islands, and in over 60 other countries throughout the world.
The Institute's Objectives
The Institute's main objective is to advance publish education in accident prevention and occupational health in industry. To achieve this, the Institute:
- Promotes research into accident prevention and occupational health and publishes the results
- Encourages individuals to adopt health and safety best practice and help prevent accidents
- Advises anyone entering the health and safety field to undertake training and obtain professional qualification
- Exchanges information with equivalent bodies throughout the world.
IIRSM Mission Statement
"The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management will strive to provide its members with support and information to help them practice and promote the highest professional standards in risk and safety management in the workplace.
The Institute will also continually endeavour to enhance the reputation of its members and to champion the cause of the risk, safety and health management profession."
IIRSM Health and Safety Practices
IIRSM is committed to best practice in health and safety. The Board of Governors reviews annually the Safety Health and Environmental Policy, which is signed by the Chairman. The Board receives a report on health and safety matters at each meeting, undertakes risk assessments, provides staff health and safety training, and promotes a positive health and safety culture.
Vision Homes is proud to be a member of the British Safety Council. This reflects our commitment to providing a safe working environment for all our staff.
The British Safety Council is one of the world's leading occupational health, safety and environmental organisations. Founded in 1957, it now has a turnover of more than £9 million. Their mission is to promote health, safety and environmental best practice for the benefit of society and the increase of productivity.
They work hand-in-hand with the world's leading companies, developing safe systems of work. Their specialist teams of lecturers, trainers, auditors, advisers and information providers give practical help to organisations in more than 50 countries worldwide. They have more than 140 staff based at their head office in Hammersmith and Training Centre in Chiswick (both in West London).
