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IO Safety Membership

Join a global community of safety professionals and advance your career with internationally recognized certifications and resources.

Affiliated with IASHEP

Welcome to IO Safety Membership

IO Safety is proud to be affiliated with the International Association of Safety, Health, and Environmental Professionals (IASHEP). Through this partnership, we bring you a comprehensive membership program designed for safety, health, and environmental professionals at every career stage.

Professional Network

Connect with 1000+ professionals worldwide

Certifications

Access to industry-recognized certifications

Resources

Free safety resources and training materials

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Membership Plans

Choose the Membership That Fits Your Career

IO Safety, through its affiliation with IASHEP, offers various membership categories to accommodate professionals at every stage of their career.

Full Membership

$150/year
  • All member benefits & services
  • 10% discount on all IO Safety courses
  • 50% discount on online courses
  • CEU opportunities
  • FREE CPPES course included!

Young Professionals

$75/year
  • For recent graduates (within 2 years)
  • All member benefits
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Discounted rate for new graduates
  • FREE CPPES course included!

*Proof of graduation required

Professional Emeritus

$200/One-Time
  • For retired professionals
  • Lifetime membership
  • Emeritus designation
  • Continued networking
  • FREE CPPES course included!

Government Employee

$100/year
  • For OSHA, EPA, FEMA, First Responders
  • All standard member benefits
  • Agency-specific resources
  • Regulatory updates
  • FREE CPPES course included!

*Proof of employment required

Union Member

$100/year
  • Active union members nationwide
  • All standard member benefits
  • Union-specific resources
  • Collective bargaining support
  • FREE CPPES course included!

*Proof of union membership required

International Membership

$50/year
  • For members outside the United States
  • All digital member benefits
  • Online course access
  • International network
  • FREE CPPES course included!
Student & Academic

Student Membership Options

Special rates for students pursuing careers in safety, health, and environmental fields.

Student Membership

$35/year
  • For students enrolled in 12+ units
  • Universities, apprenticeship, OSHA programs
  • FREE CPPES course included!

High School/Skills USA

$15/year
  • For students in technical/skilled trade programs
  • FREE CPPES course included!

Verification Process for Government & Union Rates

For government and union membership rates, proof of eligibility is required.

1
Select Your Category

Choose government or union membership option above

2
Submit Proof

Email proof to johnpodojil@iashep.org

3
Receive Approval

Within 2-3 business days

4
Complete Payment

Access all member benefits

Member Advantages

Exclusive Benefits for IO Safety Members

Through our affiliation with IASHEP, members gain access to a wealth of resources and opportunities.

Peer-to-Peer Networking

Free newsletters and professional development sessions where you can earn continuing education credits (CEUs)

Scholarship Opportunities

Apply for four $2,500 scholarships available exclusively to members

Safety Talks & Presentations

Pre-written safety talks and handouts for effective employee education

Exclusive Discounts

Available on all IO Safety certified training courses

Tax-Deductible Membership

Only $150/year with tax-deductible portion donated to charity

University Alliance

Waldorf University partnership with 15% tuition discount

Value-Added Benefits

Free Safety Resources Included

More than 95% of work done for you—cost savings over $1,000. Over 9,000 pages of materials prepared in advance.

  • Free PowerPoint templates
  • Safety Manager Software
  • 400+ safety forms & checklists
  • Audit guides
  • OSHA Training Tools
  • Crosswords, puzzles & quizzes
  • Printable posters & fact sheets
  • One-page safety handouts

Waldorf University / IASHEP Alliance

As a member of IO Safety (through IASHEP), you are eligible for exclusive educational benefits.

  • 15% tuition discount
  • Waived application fees
  • Textbooks at no cost
  • Scholarship opportunities

Total cost savings over $15,000!

Contact Ronald Pentecost at ronaldpentecost@iashep.org or John (Jack) Podojil at johnpodojil@iashep.org for guidance.

Professional Credential & Course Challenging

If you've completed a course elsewhere (e.g., OSHA, NSC, IOSH, OSHAcademy), but only received a certificate of completion, you can challenge the IO Safety/IASHEP professional credential for that course.

How to Challenge a Course:
  1. Membership Requirement: You must be an active member of IO Safety/IASHEP.
  2. Submit a Course Challenge Request: Complete the form and pay the course challenge fee of $195.
  3. Examination: Take a proctored, timed open-book examination. Score at least 80% (up to three attempts).
  4. Retake Fee: $100 per test if additional attempts needed.

*All fees include assessment, processing, and certification if successful.

*Challenge and retake fees are non-refundable.

Ready to Challenge?

Contact John Podojil at johnpodojil@iashep.org or call (520) 568-5565

Request Challenge Form