Membership Information
ICOH is the oldest scientific association in the field of occupational health, founded in 1906 in
Milan, Italy. ICOH is a global network dedicated to advancing occupational health and safety
worldwide and comprises both individual and collective members.
National research institutes and organizations can join as Sustaining Member, while professional societies or scientific associations can become Affiliate Members. Both Sustaining and Affiliate Members may nominate a representative who meets the criteria for full membership and enjoys all the benefits of an individual member.
They are represented in the General Assembly, may participate in up to three of ICOH's 37 Scientific Committees, and can submit materials for publication in the ICOH Newsletter.
ICOH's individual members represent a broad professional community, including medical doctors, occupational hygienists, occupational health nurses, safety engineers, psychologists, chemists, physicists, ergonomists, statisticians, epidemiologists, social scientists and physiotherapists. These experts serve as professionals in institutions such as universities, governmental bodies, research institutes and industries, contributing to a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach in the field of occupational health.
Free ICOH webinar: Since December 2024, ICOH has launched the monthly ICOH webinar series on various aspects of Occupational Health and Safety. Accredited by CPD, participants earn one CPD credit per hour attended live. ICOH members can attend all live webinars for free and access the full archive in their Private Area. Non ICOH members may join live sessions for a fee of 25.00 CHF per webinar.
Private Area: ICOH members have access to a personal online Private Area (via email and password) where they can manage their membership, download their membership certificate (certifying their affiliation to ICOH), and access resources such as the Newsletter Archive and the Webinar Archive.
Newsletter: published three times a year, the ICOH Newsletter keeps members updated on activities and news.
ICOH Congress fee reductions: individual members enjoy significant discounts on the registration fee for the triennial ICOH Congresses and other ICOH-sponsored events.
Awards: Eligible members can apply for the ILO Master Fellowship Award and the Student Poster Competition.
LMICs: Attendees from low- and middle-income countries may receive financial support to participate in the triennial ICOH Congress.
For more information on becoming a member and joining this global network of occupational health professionals, please refer to the section “how to apply for membership” and complete the form.
National research institutes and organizations can join as Sustaining Member, while professional societies or scientific associations can become Affiliate Members. Both Sustaining and Affiliate Members may nominate a representative who meets the criteria for full membership and enjoys all the benefits of an individual member.
They are represented in the General Assembly, may participate in up to three of ICOH's 37 Scientific Committees, and can submit materials for publication in the ICOH Newsletter.
ICOH's individual members represent a broad professional community, including medical doctors, occupational hygienists, occupational health nurses, safety engineers, psychologists, chemists, physicists, ergonomists, statisticians, epidemiologists, social scientists and physiotherapists. These experts serve as professionals in institutions such as universities, governmental bodies, research institutes and industries, contributing to a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach in the field of occupational health.
Individual members
| Countries with GDP < 5,000 USD | Countries with GDP between 5,000 and 15,000 USD | Countries with GDP >15,000 USD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Members | 45 CHF | 72 CHF | 345 CHF |
| Young Members < 34 years old | 30 CHF | 45 CHF | 72 CHF |
| Retired Members 65 years old | 30 CHF | 60 CHF | 90 CHF |
| Emeritus | No fee | ||
| Honorary | No fee |
Collective members
| Countries with GDP < 5,000 USD | Countries with GDP between 5,000 and 15,000 USD | Countries with GDP >15,000 USD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustaining | 800 CHF | 2500 CHF | 5000 CHF |
| Affiliate | * Societies with 200 or more members | 660 CHF |
|---|---|---|
| * Societies with less than 200 members | 440 CHF |
Check your country GDP/pc (USD):
Source: https://unstats.un.org/UNSDWebsite/ (2022 GDP per capita)
Membership fees have been approved at the General Assembly held in Marrakesh on April 28, 2024
Click here to fill in the application form.
Membership fees are structured based on the GDP of each country and are valid for a three-year
period until the ICOH2027 Congress in Mumbai. For members who decide to join ICOH within the
final two years of this period, fees will be adjusted proportionally to the duration of membership.
As part of this adjustment, members joining ICOH in 2025 will pay two-thirds of the total amount,
instead for 2026 will be one-third of the membership fees.
Benefits and Tools for ICOH Members
Join up to three Scientific Committees: each member, including the designated representative of each collective member, may choose to subscribe to up to three of ICOH's 37 Scientific Committees.Free ICOH webinar: Since December 2024, ICOH has launched the monthly ICOH webinar series on various aspects of Occupational Health and Safety. Accredited by CPD, participants earn one CPD credit per hour attended live. ICOH members can attend all live webinars for free and access the full archive in their Private Area. Non ICOH members may join live sessions for a fee of 25.00 CHF per webinar.
Private Area: ICOH members have access to a personal online Private Area (via email and password) where they can manage their membership, download their membership certificate (certifying their affiliation to ICOH), and access resources such as the Newsletter Archive and the Webinar Archive.
Newsletter: published three times a year, the ICOH Newsletter keeps members updated on activities and news.
ICOH Congress fee reductions: individual members enjoy significant discounts on the registration fee for the triennial ICOH Congresses and other ICOH-sponsored events.
Awards: Eligible members can apply for the ILO Master Fellowship Award and the Student Poster Competition.
LMICs: Attendees from low- and middle-income countries may receive financial support to participate in the triennial ICOH Congress.
For more information on becoming a member and joining this global network of occupational health professionals, please refer to the section “how to apply for membership” and complete the form.
