Occupation
Health, safety and environment advisor
Health, safety and environment advisors help operating sites identify hazards, meet legal obligations, and learn from incidents. The job is part inspection and investigation, part coaching supervisors and crews who are under production pressure. Influence usually matters more than authority, because the advisor rarely controls the work being done.
Also known as: HSE advisor · EHS advisor · Health and safety advisor · Safety and environment coordinator
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What the work involves
Carry out site inspections and audits and agree corrective actions with supervisors.
Facilitate risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and permit-to-work reviews.
Investigate incidents and near misses and write findings with practical recommendations.
Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and refresher training to crews and contractors.
Track environmental monitoring, waste, spill, and emissions records against permit conditions.
Prepare statutory reports and compile performance data for management review.
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How people commonly enter
A college diploma or certificate in occupational health and safety or environmental technology.
A bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, or engineering.
Professional health and safety certification added to substantial operational or trades experience.
Progressing from a site safety coordinator or supervisor role with formal qualifications completed alongside.
Typical training: Certificate or college diploma
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
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Typical work context
- Client sites
- Varied work
- Team based
- Involves travel
- High responsibility
Client sites · Varied work · Team based · Involves travel · High responsibility
Related interests
- Conventional (organizing)
- Investigative (analytical)
- Social (helping)
Conventional (organizing) · Investigative (analytical) · Social (helping)
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