Established in 1922, our mission is to "protect people’s health and safety by ensuring risks in the changing workplace are properly controlled". We aim to support local companies and individuals in their quest for improved health and safety performance and thirst for relevant knowledge.

Present group members include safety professionals in engineering sectors, construction, scientific laboratories and research, heavy industries (including steel and glass manufacture), hospitals and first-aid, local councils, theatre, education and training, retail, legal and office sectors.

Health and Safety is good for business!

Health and Safety is no accident and requires commitment, knowledge and consistency in approach. Sheffield Occupation Health and Safety Association (SOHSA) are committed to supporting local companies and individuals in their quest for improved health and safety performance, and thirst for relevant knowledge. Becoming a member of SOHSA can help companies and individuals alike keep up-to-date with current Health and Safety practices through the network of regular meetings, contacts and communications.

Association Goals

• Promote Occupational Health and Safety;
• Encourage the sharing of Best Practice Advice;
• Provide a Direct Link to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE);
• Provide access to Health and Safety Specialists.

Association Membership Benefits

• Bi-monthly network meetings that provide access to occupational health and safety experts and likeminded individuals;
• Sharing of Best Practice;
• Expert Speakers at each of the associations' themed member meetings;
• Updates on UK and European legislation;
• Member Newsletters with information to help individuals and organisations;
• Access to safety videos from the Association Library;
• Bi-monthly updates from the HSE together with access to free publications;
• Direct access to HSE representatives to discuss issues;
• Subsidised Annual Occupational Health and Safety Conference;
• CPD points for attending meetings and seminars;
• Access to the Association’s Safety Campaigns and related information.
• Access to the Association's Website - allowing members to download meeting minutes and presentations and discuss health and safety with likeminded individuals on the online safety forum;

Joining the Association

Becoming a member of the Sheffield Occupational Health and Safety Association could not be simpler, please complete an application form or contact us to find out more. Membership costs only £30 per year for an individual member, please contact us if you wish to arrange multiple memberships for your organisation.

Further Information

• About the Association


• Association Officers and Executive Committee Members


• Sheffield Occupational Health and Safety Association Constitution


• SOHSA Information Leaflets