ISCO Occupation Group 2263.3 Health And Safety Officer
From Open Risk Manual
Contents
Definition
Health And Safety Officer: Health and safety officers execute plans for the improvement of work environments and cultures. They assess risks and interview employees to ensure the work environment is compliant with health and safety rules, as well as ensuring the interaction within the workplace occurs in a positive and productive manner. If employed in a healthcare facility the health and safety officer has to investigate infections spreading across a facility and advice all employees how to combat and prevent infections. Furthermore health physics is applied at facilities where people are exposed to ionizing radiation such as nuclear power plants and research institutions.
Essential Skills
- Monitor Legislation Developments
- Assessment Of Risks And Threats
- Technical Drawings
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Advise On Conflict Management
- Follow Safety Standards In Industrial Contexts
- Educate Employees On Occupational Hazards
- Environmental Legislation
- Health, Safety And Hygiene Legislation
- Ensure Compliance With Environmental Legislation
- Draw Up Risk Assessment
- Communicate Health And Safety Measures
- Advise On Risk Management
- Quality Standards
- Present Reports
Optional Skills
- Test Safety Strategies
- Make Health, Safety And Environment Assessments
- Issue Licences
- Conduct Research Interview
- Pollution Prevention
- Educate On Emergency Management
- Think Analytically
- Apply Conflict Management
- Implement Strategic Planning
- Perform Health Assessment
- Liaise With Managers
- Employment Law
- Audit Techniques
- Project Management
- Perform Project Management
- Identify Policy Breach
- Use Different Communication Channels
- Conduct Workplace Audits
- Advise On Environmental Risk Management Systems
- Observe Confidentiality
- Perform Risk Analysis
- Provide Improvement Strategies
Alternative Names
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Occupational Health Officer
- Health And Safety Advisor
- Public Health Inspector
- Occupational Health And Safety Officer
- Workplace Health And Safety Advisor
- Environmental And Occupational Heath Officer
- Occupational Hygienist
Specializations
| Specialization | Title |
|---|---|
| C2263.3.1 | ISCO Specialization 2263.3.1 Ergonomist |
