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Whether you are looking for a new start into the health and safety sector or are already experienced in the field, you may wish to read on for some tips and advice as you search for your new Heath and Safety job. Most people working in Health and Safety will start as a Health and Safety Advisor, and as you become more experienced, progress to Senior and management levels. There are various health and safety jobs...
Health & Safety Officer : Health and Safety Advisor : Health and Safety Consultant : Senior Health and Safety Officer / Manager : Environmental Health and Safety Advisor / Officer / Consultant
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Health and Safety job description:
The main aim of your role will be to ensure companies adhere to health and safety policies and law. You will be presenting to companies the benefits and necessity of these guidelines and help develop preventative methods for each individual company. You will be working in different areas, or may wish to specialise in just one, such as:
Environmental Issues : Noise : Occupational Health : Hazardous Substances : Machinery at work : Fire Regulations
You will be responsible for:
Preparing and presenting Health and Safety strategies
Inspecting each site for potential health and safety problems
Ongoing inspections to ensure assigned policies have been implemented and adhered to
Having an up-to-date knowledge of the current Health and Safety legislation in place
Identifying risk and consequently safety procedures
Preparing accident / incident reports
Fire drills
Risk assessment
Working Environment:The role is mainly office-based, however you will be expected to attend client sites for inspection. Working within the public sector this will mainly be hospitals, schools, colleges and local authorities.
What qualifications / training do I need to work in Health and Safety?For junior roles, you may be lucky to find companies happy to take you on without specific qualifications, and train you up on the job. However most companies do require certain qualifications, such as an NVQ in Occupational Health and Safety (level 3) or a British Safety Council (BSC) certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (level 3). For more information on these courses go to Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. If you are looking for more senior roles, you will be expected to have a degree in Occupational Health and Safety.
What personal attributes do I need to work in Health and Safety?
Good communication skills, written and spoken
Good negotiating skills - you will be convincing companies the importance of your safety procedures
Attention to detail
Logical
Ability to understand complex legislation and translate into everyday language
Ability to work well under pressure
Computer literate
Good level of fitness
Salary Details:
For junior or starting roles, salary usually starts aroound £20,000*
For more senior roles, or if you have previous experience, you can earn between £25,000* & £40,000*, depending on type of experience and how specialised you are.
* November 2006
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