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Fees and Payments
We offer secure and easy online payment linked to your personal account on our IT system. Our subscription period runs from 12 months based on the day you join.
Membership Types
Individual Membership
Individual membership is open to anyone with interest in occupational hygiene and its related fields.
Fees
Application Fee
None
Student Membership
If you are a student, studying a subject relating to worker health protection, you can join our Student membership and tap into the valuable resource from professionals in the field.
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Application Fee
None
Retired Membership
We have been providing membership to occupational hygiene professionals for over 50 years and in that period have watched many members progress within the occupational hygiene profession and reach the pinnacle of their career. To show our appreciation for the contribution made to worker health protection, we have created retired membership for members to help them continue to keep in touch with the industry post-retirement and continue supporting the Society. It is only open to previous members. If you wish to change your membership to retired please contact the Membership Team at membership@bohs.org
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Application Fee
None
International Partner Membership
If you are a member of a national occupational hygiene society or association that is part of the IOHA network, then we invite you to join our International Partner scheme to supplement your current membership.
By extending your membership, you will become part of our dynamic community of occupational hygiene professionals, collaborating and exchanging ideas in the interest of achieving a healthy working environment for everyone.
Fees
Application Fee
None
FOH Associate
This is the first step for those wishing to gain professional recognition as an Occupational Hygienist.
It demonstrates you have relevant skills and knowledge, you are committed towards CPD, the BOHS Code of Ethics and your development, and ensures you remain relevant and employable.
As an Associate member, you’ll be able to use the AFOH post-nominals and access all the membership benefits and resources.
Fees
Application Fee
None
FOH Licentiate
This grade of membership is open to those who hold the Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene or the international version of the qualification. It demonstrates you have relevant skills and knowledge, you are committed towards CPD, our Code of Ethics, and your development, and ensures you remain relevant and employable.
As a Licentiate member you’ll be able to use the LFOH post-nominals and access all the membership benefits and resources.
Fees
Application Fee
None
Chartered Member
Chartered status is internationally recognised and signifies a high level of professional competence and experience, a commitment to continued professional development (CPD) and the BOHS Code of Ethics while remaining relevant and employable. BOHS is the only organisation globally that can offer you Chartered membership as an Occupational Hygienist.
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Application Fee
None
Chartered Fellow
Fellowship of the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene is the highest award that the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene can bestow on a practising professional occupational hygienist. This is the ultimate accomplishment which demonstrates your commitment to the profession.
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Application Fee
None
Specialist FOH Licentiate
Specialist Licentiate membership demonstrates your expertise in an area of occupational hygiene, along with a commitment to continued professional development (CPD) and the BOHS Code of Ethics.
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Application Fee
None
Specialist FOH Member
Specialist Member membership demonstrates your significant expertise in one area of occupational hygiene, along with a commitment to continued professional development (CPD) and the BOHS Code of Ethics.
Fees
Application Fee
None
FAAM Technician
This is the first step for those wishing to gain professional recognition as an asbestos professional.
It demonstrates you have relevant skills and knowledge, you are committed towards CPD, the Code of Ethics and your development, and ensures you remain relevant and employable.
As a Technician member you’ll be able to use the TFAAM post-nominals and access all the membership benefits and resources.
Fees
Application Fee
None
FAAM Associate
This level of membership demonstrates that you have a clear understanding of the asbestos profession through a nationally recognised qualification or series of qualifications. It signifies that you are looking to show that you take the profession seriously and are committed to progression. It also demonstrates you have relevant skills and knowledge, you are committed towards CPD, the Code of Ethics, your development and ensures you remain relevant and employable.
As an Associate member, you’ll be able to use the AFAAM post-nominal and access all the membership benefits and resources.
Fees
Application Fee
None
FAAM Licentiate
This level of membership is for those who have established their competence in the field of asbestos by obtaining the Certificate of Competence. It demonstrates you have relevant skills and knowledge, you are committed towards CPD, the Code of Ethics and your development, and ensures you remain relevant and employable.
As a Licentiate member, you’ll be able to use the LFAAM post-nominal and access all the membership benefits and resources.
Fees
Application Fee
None
FAAM Member
This level of membership is aimed at professionals who want to achieve the highest professional standards.
Employers will know that when they work with a person who is a FAAM Member, they are dealing with someone who is at the top of their profession.
It demonstrates you have relevant skills and knowledge, you are committed towards CPD, the Code of Ethics and your development, and ensures you remain relevant and employable.
As a Member, you’ll be able to use the MFAAM post-nominal and access all the membership benefits and resources.
Fees
Application Fee
| Submission of an application (payable on submission) | £275 |
FAAM Fellow
Becoming a Fellow demonstrates your seniority in the Asbestos Industry and shows a distinct contribution to the advancement of the profession.
Fees
Application Fee
None
Specialist FOH Fellow
Specialist Fellowship of the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene is the highest award that the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene can bestow on a practising professional specialising in one area of occupational hygienist. This is the ultimate accomplishment which demonstrates your commitment to the profession.
Fees
Application Fee
None
Company (Affiliate) Membership
Affiliate (Company) membership is for companies, organisations and corporations who would like to demonstrate their commitment to improving workplace health.
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Application Fee
None