The European Network of Safety and Health professionals Organizations

What The European Network of Safety and Health professionals Organizations does

ENSHPO (The European Network of Safety and Health Professional Organisations) is a non-profit association registered in Germany as an eingetragener Verein (e.V.), established in 2001 and headquartered at Bracheweg 11, Lübeck. It operates as a federation of 17 national OSH professional organisations spanning Italy, Spain, Denmark, Cyprus, Latvia, Slovenia, Ukraine, Romania, UK & Ireland, Hungary, Malta, Ireland, Poland, Belgium, Portugal, Germany, and Finland. The organisation is governed by a Management Board (Chair, Vice Chair, Finance + PR) led by President Francesco Santi since 2025, with a small staff of approximately 5 employees and operational reach exercised through its member organisations rather than direct delivery infrastructure.

The organisation's core deliverables are professional certification standards (EurOSHM for OSH Managers and EurOSHT for OSH Technicians), a recurring webinar programme, the Beyon safety and health campaign, and participation in EU-funded projects including H.A.R.M.O.N.Y. (Erasmus+ mental health, where ENSHPO leads Work Package 6) and EUSAFE (European qualification recognition for OSH professionals). It maintains partnerships with EU-OSHA as an Official Campaign Partner, the Vision Zero global campaign, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH), ESCO as a stakeholder since 2019, and AIAS as founding member. Its technology footprint is limited to a membership management platform and the enshpo.eu website; ENSHPO does not build or sell software products.

Revenue is generated through membership fees paid by national OSH organisations, supplemented by EU project grants (Erasmus+) and sponsor contributions from supporting companies such as Faraone and ATG Glove Solutions. Specific pricing and financial figures are not publicly disclosed. ENSHPO's strategic positioning is centred on being the unified European voice for OSH professionals in policy engagement with EU institutions, professional mobility through standardised certification, and best-practice dissemination across member states.

Name

The European Network of Safety and Health professionals Organizations

Legal name

The European Network of Safety and Health Professional Organisations (ENSHPO) e.V.

Website

https://enshpo.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ENSHPO is a non-profit federation established in 2001 that unites 17 national occupational safety and health professional organisations across Europe, delivering EurOSHM/EurOSHT certification standards, webinars, EU-funded projects, and policy advocacy for OSH professionals and member associations.

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Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Labor, Social Protection & Occupational Safety Standards Cooperation (BPADANAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Occupational Health & Safety (EHS) Programs & Training (OSHA-style) (EDAEAKAI)

Keywords

• Occupational safety certification
• Professional network association
• OSH professional development
• European health safety standards
• Workplace safety advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Lübeck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ENSHPO is a non-profit professional network organization established in 2001 that brings together 17 national occupational safety and health (OSH) professional associations across Europe. It operates a voluntary certification system (EurOSHM and EurOSHT), organizes webinars and events on key OSH topics, runs EU-funded collaborative projects (such as H.A.R.M.O.N.Y. and EUSAFE), and serves as the unified voice of European OSH professionals in engagement with EU institutions and regulators.

Product overview

ENSHPO (The European Network of Safety and Health Professional Organisations) is a professional network organization established in 2001 that brings together OSH professional organisations from European countries. The organization offers a voluntary professional certification system comprising EurOSHM (Occupational Safety and Health Manager) and EurOSHT (Occupational Safety and Health Technician) certification standards for OSH professionals. ENSHPO also manages several initiatives and projects including the H.A.R.M.O.N.Y. Project for workplace mental health, the EUSAFE Project for European OSH qualifications recognition, and participates in ESCO Portal collaboration. The organization conducts webinars and campaigns on OSH topics. ENSHPO represents 17 national OSH professional organisations across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EurOSHM: Occupational Safety and Health Manager certification standard developed by ENSHPO for professionals covering managerial positions and contributing to strategic development of enterprises.
• EurOSHT

Products and services

• ENSHPO Certification System

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EU-OSHAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENSHPO is an Official Campaign Partner of EU-OSHA (European Agency for Safety and Health at Work). The partnership involves participation in EU-OSHA campaigns including the Healthy Workplaces Campaign, joint webinars, and collaboration on OSH research and policy initiatives. ENSHPO contributes to EU-OSHA's work including the 4th foresight cycle on climate change and OSH.
• Vision ZerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENSHPO is a partner of the Vision Zero global campaign, which integrates three dimensions of safety, health and wellbeing at all levels of work. The partnership promotes the Vision Zero philosophy across European OSH professionals and supports the global campaign's initiatives.
• AIAS – Associazione Italiana Ambiente e SicurezzacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIAS is ENSHPO's founding member, representing Italy. AIAS has achieved significant recognition by becoming the only OSH-specialist body in the 173-member EU AI Act Advisory Forum (Group E04009), established under Article 67 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689. AIAS was selected following a rigorous public selection process launched on 17 July 2025.
• H.A.R.M.O.N.Y. Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerH.A.R.M.O.N.Y. (Healthy and Resilient Mindset with Organized, Nurturing Digital Tools for Your Mental Health) is a European collaborative initiative funded by Erasmus+. ENSHPO leads Work Package 6 on Communication and Dissemination. The project involves Higher Education Institutions, Vocational Education and Training providers, research organisations, and SMEs across eight European countries.
• EUSAFE ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU funded project on European Qualification for OSH professionals that examines professional recognition of competences and qualifications. The project aims to enable OSH professionals to achieve recognition of their competences across EU borders and increase occupational mobility.
• IOSHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) is ENSHPO's member for UK & Ireland. IOSH collaborated with ENSHPO on the webinar 'Impact of digitalisation and AI on worker safety and health' alongside other international OSH organizations including DOSHs, IOHA, NCOSH, and ILO.
• ICOH – International Commission on Occupational HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICOH is the leading international professional organization in the field of occupational health. ENSHPO collaborates with ICOH on webinars covering topics such as Human Biomonitoring, Wildfires and Occupational Health, and Francophone occupational health practices.
• FaraoneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFaraone, an Italian company specializing in safety equipment and solutions, is listed as an ENSHPO Supporter. Faraone provides support for ENSHPO webinars and initiatives, including the Working at Height webinar series.
• ATGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerATG (ATG Glove Solutions) is listed as an ENSHPO Supporter, contributing to the network's sustainability and initiatives.
• ESCO (European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENSHPO has been an ESCO Stakeholder since 2019 and is collaborating in the reviewing of the EHS occupation description. ESCO is the European multilingual classification of Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS): UK-based professional body for occupational hygiene practitioners. BOHS is a direct peer in OSH competency standards, professional qualifications, and continuing professional development.
• American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA): US-based association for industrial hygiene and occupational health professionals. AIHA is a direct peer in OSH professional certification, advocacy, and member-driven knowledge dissemination.
• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH): The UK's largest OSH professional body with tens of thousands of members. IOSH is also ENSHPO's member organization for UK & Ireland, making it a direct peer in OSH professional membership, certification, and policy advocacy.
• American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP): One of the world's oldest and largest professional societies for safety professionals. ASSP is a direct peer in setting professional standards, certifications, and continuing education for the OSH profession.
• International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH): The leading international professional organization in occupational health. ICOH collaborates with ENSHPO on webinars and shares the mission of advancing OSH science, professional recognition, and global policy engagement.
• International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA): Global umbrella body for occupational hygiene associations. IOHA is a direct peer in cross-border OSH professional recognition, certification reciprocity, and international advocacy.
• VDSI – Verband für Sicherheit, Gesundheit und Umwelt: German professional association for safety, health, and environmental management. VDSI is ENSHPO's member organization for Germany and a direct peer in OSH professional standards, certification, and events.

Broad incumbents

• EU-OSHA – European Agency for Safety and Health at Work: EU agency responsible for OSH policy, research, and campaigns across Europe. EU-OSHA is a broader incumbent that ENSHPO partners with as an Official Campaign Partner; it overlaps in OSH awareness and policy dissemination but operates at a supranational governmental level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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