To promote interest and continuous improvement in accident prevention in both the public, private and voluntary sectors and to further develop the interest of members in the study and application of best practice methods in reducing the frequency and severity of work related accidents and cases of ill health.

To enlist the goodwill, active interest and co-operation of the management and employees in organisations who, by working together in partnership, can improve overall standards of health and safety.

To disseminate relevant and timely health and safety related information to members and others.

To assist in the design, deliver and provide advice as required to members and others, in relation to appropriate health and safety training courses. This includes, but will not be limited to the delivery of school safety awareness seminars, conferences and seminars as well as working in partnership with other relevant bodies such as training organisations, universities, colleges and schools, trades unions and safety consultants.

To provide information on health and safety to members and others as required.

To actively promote health and safety awareness amongst senior school pupils to prepare them for the world of work.