The announcement, made on 23 March, means that members will now have a considerably more prestigious status in their workplace, putting them on a par with accountants, bankers and many other professionals. IOSH will also now roll out a new membership structure. President Lawrence Waterman said: "This is the news we've been waiting for. Chartered status will enable members to have increased impact in their workplaces. "Achieving chartered status shows that IOSH, as occupational health and safety's professional body, continues to drive up standards and it will mean that practitioners have a calling card that proves they are competent."
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