Occupation
Occupational health and safety officer
Occupational health and safety officers help an organisation identify hazards, control risk, and meet its legal duties. They inspect workplaces, investigate incidents, deliver training, and keep the documentation that shows controls are working. The role needs credibility with both front-line workers and management, since it often involves asking for work to change or stop.
Also known as: Health and safety officer · EHS specialist · Safety coordinator · HSE advisor · Occupational health and safety specialist
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Part of Manufacturing, production and quality
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What the work involves
Carry out workplace inspections and risk assessments and agree corrective actions
Investigate incidents and near misses and identify underlying causes, not just immediate ones
Maintain safety documentation, registers, and statutory records
Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, and role-specific safety training
Support safety committees and consult with workers on hazards and controls
Coordinate emergency drills, permits, and contractor safety arrangements
Entry-route stepper
How people commonly enter
A college diploma or certificate in occupational health and safety
A degree in occupational health and safety, environmental health, or a science subject
Progression from a supervisory or technical role with a safety qualification added
Professional safety certification obtained after documented practice experience
Typical training: Varies by employer or jurisdiction
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
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Typical work context
- Varied work
- Team based
- High responsibility
- Client sites
- Hybrid office
Varied work · Team based · High responsibility · Client sites · Hybrid office
Related interests
- Investigative (analytical)
- Social (helping)
- Conventional (organizing)
Investigative (analytical) · Social (helping) · Conventional (organizing)
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