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
Occupation content
Part of Manufacturing, production and quality
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
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
Typical work context
Varied work · Team based · High responsibility · Client sites · Hybrid office
Related interests
Investigative (analytical) · Social (helping) · Conventional (organizing)
Related aptitude preparation
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Skills to practise
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Official sources
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- O*NET OnLine — occupation search: occupational health and safety specialist · United States
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- UK National Careers Service — Health and safety adviser · United Kingdom
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- Canada Job Bank — Search job profiles · Canada
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