Our Purpose

The International Society of Mine Safety Professionals was founded to promote the development of health and safety professionals throughout the international mining community. Saving lives and reducing injuries through better leadership, planning, and practice are primary goals of the Society. We are a non-profit organization, recognized as such under IRS code section 501 (c)(3).

As a safety professional you are the front line, the first point of contact in the day-to-day implementation of company practices, federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. The sheer magnitude of material to intimately know or at least be conversant with is overwhelming. You are not alone. Every one of our members faces the same daily challenge.

ISMSP offers networking opportunities to help solve the many problems you encounter. Our quarterly newsletter, THE SOCIETY REVIEW, is packed with current information designed to assist you in doing your job well. Learn what others have done in just about any situation you might encounter. Be up to date on the very latest regulatory developments. Stay on top of where to go for continuing education.

The Society’s website, www.ismsp.com, provides the latest in safety developments, links to other safety related sources and many other communication opportunities with peers, consultants and suppliers of services and information. This is a ‘must have’ for every mine safety professional.

ISMSP sponsors the highly prized Certified Mine Safety Professional designation. The CMSP designation is achieved by passing a rigorous written examination, demonstrating a thorough knowledge of mine health and safety for all types of mining and meeting the prescribed experience requirements.

This certification is rapidly gaining recognition and acceptance among all facets of mining and mine support as the health and safety certification of choice.