The Universities Safety and Health Association (USHA) is an organisation for the promotion of safety and health in higher education. Membership is primarily open to higher education institutions both in the UK and from overseas. Membership is also available to research institutions and related organisations upon request. The Association was formed in 1972 and has grown over the years to its current cohort of 155 Universities in the UK and 6 overseas. USHA's mission is to ensure the wellbeing of university staff, students and visitors through the promotion of health and safety in higher education.