About APS

APS was founded in 1995 to support professionals working, or interested, in design and construction health and safety risk management. Members are largely drawn from architecture, engineering, architectural technology, project management and surveying. Membership of APS supports continuous professional development and demonstrates the highest professional standards.

The Association for Project Safety [APS] is the representative professional body dedicated to working in partnership to eliminate deaths, tackle ill-health and manage risks throughout the whole life of any project in the built environment.

APS

The Association for Project Safety [APS] is the representative professional body dedicated to working in partnership to eliminate deaths, tackle ill-health and manage risks throughout the whole life of any project in the built environment.

Strategy

The APS strategy aims to: set standards; raise performance; provide education and training; offer support, help and guidance; and work in partnership with other Professionals across the construction sector.

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Staff

APS members are supported by a small, dedicated professional team at headquarters in Edinburgh. The team puts on membership events and delivers training and support for members everywhere as well as taking care of the day to day business of running the organisation. The staff is headed by chief executive, Andrew Leslie.

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Governance

APS and its members are represented by a team of leading industry experts voted for by members. Our current President is Mark Snelling. The presidential team draws on an elected Board of Directors as well as a full-time team at headquarters.

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APS Alert

Subscribe to regular updates from the Association for Project Safety, keeping you up to date with the construction industry news, events and much more.

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Where to find APS

APS has members throughout the UK from the far north of Scotland to the south of England, in Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man. Volunteer committees of elected regional representatives ensure there are always events, activities and support near you. APS also supports professionals working overseas.

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