Policies

This policy is adopted by the International Association of Safety, Health & Environmental
Professionals (IASHEP) to establish the official procedure governing the voluntary withdrawal of
members in good standing and the relinquishment of IASHEP-issued professional certifications. IASHEP
maintains professional credentials to protect public trust, employer reliance, and industry
standards. This policy ensures that certifications are not misused once a member elects to
discontinue participation or credential maintenance.

Any IASHEP member in good standing may voluntarily withdraw from active membership and/or relinquish
their certification.

A member shall be considered in good standing if:

All membership dues are current;

No disciplinary actions are pending;

No ethics investigations are in progress; and

The member is compliant with IASHEP certification maintenance requirements at the time of request.

IASHEP reserves the right to deny withdrawal in cases where an investigation or enforcement action
is pending.

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1. Submit a written request declaring their intent to withdraw from IASHEP membership and/or
relinquish certification; and

2. Complete and submit the official IASHEP Withdrawal Form.

Withdrawal shall not be considered effective until IASHEP has issued written confirmation of
acceptance. Verbal requests, informal notifications, or third-party communications shall not
constitute valid withdrawal.

Upon approval of certification relinquishment:

1. The individual shall immediately cease representing themselves as IASHEP-certified;
2.The IASHEP designation, title, or credential may not be used in connection with any job-related
activities, whether as an employee, consultant, contractor, or advisor;
3. The credential may not be displayed or referenced on:

Business cards
Resumes or CVs
Employment applications
Websites or marketing materials
Social media profiles
Proposals, contracts, or professional communications

Any continued use of the IASHEP designation after relinquishment shall be considered unauthorized
use of IASHEP intellectual property.

Upon approval of certification relinquishment:

As a condition of withdrawal and relinquishment:

1. The individual shall surrender all IASHEP certification documents;

2. No copies, reproductions, scans, digital duplicates, or backup versions may be retained or
distributed;

3. All certification materials must be returned to:

IASHEP

P.O. Box 1608

Maricopa, Arizona 85138 USA

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Failure to return certification materials may result in IASHEP issuing public notice of unauthorized
credential use and pursuing further administrative or legal remedies.2.The IASHEP designation,
title, or credential may not be used in connection with any job-related activities, whether as an
employee, consultant, contractor, or advisor;
3. The credential may not be displayed or referenced on:

Business cards
Resumes or CVs
Employment applications
Websites or marketing materials
Social media profiles
Proposals, contracts, or professional communications

Any continued use of the IASHEP designation after relinquishment shall be considered unauthorized
use of IASHEP intellectual property.

Individuals granted voluntary withdrawal status:

Shall no longer be considered IASHEP members;

Shall not be authorized to claim IASHEP certification;

Shall not be listed in IASHEP credential directories;

May reapply in the future, subject to then-current eligibility, training, examination, and
membership requirements.

Reinstatement shall not be automatic and may require full requalification.

IASHEP shall maintain official records of withdrawal requests, certification relinquishment, and
confirmation letters.

Any misuse of IASHEP credentials following withdrawal may result in:

Placement on the IASHEP Unauthorized User List;

Employer notification;

Revocation notices; and/or

Additional administrative or legal action deemed appropriate by IASHEP.

This policy shall become effective immediately upon adoption by IASHEP and shall apply to all
members and certification holders.