International Safety Managers Increasingly Turn to ISHM Management Focused Certifications

Feb. 25, 2013 - PRLog -- Worldwide, safety and health management professionals play an important role in helping industry and government protect workers and communities.  The services they provide are critical to the safety and well-being of millions of people.

For international safety managers looking to earn accredited certifications to demonstrate their knowledge and education of the safety and health management field, many turn to programs offered by the Institute for Safety and Health Management (ISHM).  The ISHM administers the internationally recognized Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM) and Certified Safety Management Practitioner (CSMP) certifications and the Associate Safety and Health Manager (ASHM) designation.  

The ISHM’s signature certification, the CSHM, is accredited by the Council of Engineering & Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB).  Since 1990, the CESB has been one of the premier independent accrediting bodies recognized across the globe.

CSHM, CSMP and ASHM designees are increasingly being recognized worldwide for their safety management acumen.  In the United States, agencies such as OSHA, EPA, Homeland Security, Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard understand the importance of the management focus that ISHM offers through its certifications.

“Across the globe, people in decision making and leadership roles increasingly depend upon the ISHM’s certifications to ascertain the most competent person for critical positions involving safety and health management,” stated Larry Curtis, CSHM, Executive Director of ISHM.  “The ISHM has worked diligently to make the process for international certification candidates a smooth and streamlined process.  The ISHM sees enormous growth coming from international candidates as we continue to serve the world-wide EHS management profession,” he continued.    

To learn more about the Institute for Safety and Health Management or the CSHM, ASHM and CSMP programs, please visit http://www.ISHM.org, email info@ISHM.org or call (877) 201-4053.

About the Institute for Safety and Health Management
The Institute for Safety and Health Management is the premier credentialing organization founded to promote the establishment of standards and recognition of safety and risk management professionals.  Through the ISHM’s certification programs, Certified Safety and Health Manager (CSHM), Associate Safety Health Manager (ASHM) and Certified Safety Management Practitioner (CSMP), it promotes the advancement of safety management through