Function of the WSO

• The WSO publishes WSO News-Letters and WSO Journals.
• The WSO publishes the “WSO Consultants Directory” as a service to its Certified Members and to the professional community. Only WSO Certified Members may be listed.
• The WSO collects data on the professional skills, expertise and experience of its members in the WSO Expertise Bank for reference when a request is received for professional expertise, skill, experience.
• The WSO provides a network program linking various areas of professional expertise needed in today’s international community.
• The WSO develops training programs essential to national and international safety and establishes centers to support these programs.
• The WSO Awards program is implemented annually at the WSO International Professional Conferences, Symposiums, or Congresses.
• The WSO provides recognition for safety publications, films, videos and other training and media materials.
• The WSO receives proposals from professional safety groups/societies for review and if applicable, submits them to the United Nations for adoption.
• The WSO establishes and supports divisions and committees to assist members in maintaining and updating their professional qualifications and expertise.
• The WSO Chapters are located throughout the U.S.A. and around the world, to provide contact with the local communities, educational and industrial entities.
• The WSO organizes and provides professional support for international and national groups of experts on all continents who are available to provide expertise and immediate help in times of emergencies.