Designatory Letters

If you join the GSS Health and Safety Practitioner Stream as a Full Member (FMGSS) you will be able to use the
appropriate designatory letters after your name - a mark of full
professional status.

If you join the GSS Specialist Stream as a Specialist Member you will be able to use the designatory letters SIIRSMafter your name - a mark of your status as a professional qualifiedin a health and safety related profession.

Designatory letters enhance your reputation within the industry and shows the professional standard you have reached.
Your designatory letters can be used on all of your stationery,
such as: your business cards, letters and email signatures. 

Technical Helpline

All members of GSS have free access to an extensive Safety Information Service. Your enquiry will be dealt with by a team
of qualified health and safety professionals, who offer detailed and impartial advice. Their expertise is supported by national and international databases. You can ring, fax or e-mail with any queries and receive a fast response.

You can use this neutral and independent source to check the interpretation of health, safety and environmental law, saving time and helping avoid injuries and ill-health.

GSS Newsletter

The GSS Newsletter is published each month and helps to keep members up to date with our activities and with new developments in health and safety throughout the India and
Overseas.  The layout of the Newsletter has been designed so that it is clear and easy to read and refer back to.`

As well as information about the latest health and safety news, developments, legislation and court cases, the Newsletter is filled with views from our members.

We welcome contributions for the Newsletter, such as: articles, case studies, profiles, letters or ideas from our members.

Health and Safety at Work Magazine (HSW)
Members also receive their own copy of GSS Health and Safety at Work (HSW), which is designed for busy professionals.  Every month, the magazine carries news on the latest regulatory developments and the 'story behind the story' on prosecutions by enforcing authorities, pinpointing the lessons for business.  Features explain how to comply with new legislation, and best practice case studies provide inside knowledge of how innovative organisations have cut accident rates, or reduced the cost of sickness absence.  HSW provides information critical to the smooth and safe running of any organisation and helps to keep you up to date with health and safety issues.

Insignia
The Institute offers a range of insignia products for it's members to choose from. It includes extra copies of your official Certificate of Membership or personal Membership Identity Card

Individual Membership...
The GSS is an organisation for individuals. If for any reason you change job your membership of the GSS moves with you.

An Official Certificate of Membership - a new look from September 2007
All new members of the Institute receive a full-colour certificate displaying your full name, grade of membership, issue dateof the certificate and your membership number.  Each certificate is signed by the current Director of GSS. 

A Personal Membership Card - a new look from September 2009
All members receive a personal membership card on joining and then at each renewal date.  The card displays yourfull name, designatory letters (if any), your membership level, and your membership number.

...and the chance to join a world-wide community of health and safety professionals.
Join the GSS  and you will have the opportunity to network with a world-wide community of health and safety professionals. You can hear from safety’s leading academics and meet and exchange knowledge and views with your fellow safetyprofessionals and GSS members