Environmental Health Inspector Health Associate Professionals
SaveWhat Does an Environmental Health Inspector Do?
Environmental health inspectors carry out investigations to ensure that areas, organisations and companies comply with environmental and public health legislation. They evaluate environmental complaints, provide reports on their findings and work to prevent future hazards or noncompliance with current policies. Environmental health inspectors perform consultations to promote public health and safety.
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Where Do I Start?
Public Health
The principles of health and sickness affecting the population, including the means for health promotion and prevention and community and primary care.
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Skills You Need to Become an Environmental Health Inspector
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialPublic Health knowledge
The principles of health and sickness affecting the population, including the means for health promotion and prevention and community and primary care.
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EssentialEnvironmental Policy knowledge
Local, national and international policies dealing with the promotion of environmental sustainability and the development of projects which reduce negative environmental impact and improve the state of the environment.
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EssentialAudit Techniques knowledge
The techniques and methods that support a systematic and independent examination of data, policies, operations and performances using computer-assisted audit tools and techniques (CAATs) such as spreadsheets, databases, statistical analysis …
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EssentialEnvironmental Legislation knowledge
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
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EssentialCheck Methods knowledge
Procedures used for investigative purposes such as surveillance by physical and electronic means, interrogations of witnesses, collection of objects and data for assessment and analysis and physical and electronic research …
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EssentialAddress Public Health Issues skill
Promote healthy practices and behaviours to ensure that populations stay healthy.
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EssentialConduct Environmental Surveys skill
Conduct surveys in order to collect information for analysis and management of environmental risks within an organisation or in a wider context.
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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Environmental Legislation skill
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are …
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EssentialMonitor Legislation Developments skill
Monitor changes in rules, policies and legislation, and identify how they may influence the organisation, existing operations, or a specific case or situation.
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EssentialPresent Reports skill
Display results, statistics and conclusions to an audience in a transparent and straightforward way.
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EssentialPromote Health And Safety skill
Promote the importance of a safe working environment. Coach and support staff to participate actively in the continuous development of a safe working environment.
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EssentialProvide Improvement Strategies skill
Identify root causes of problems and submit proposals for effective and long-term solutions.
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EssentialUse Consulting Techniques skill
Advise clients in different personal or professional matters.
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EssentialWrite Inspection Reports skill
Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.
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EssentialPerform Environmental Investigations skill
Perform environmental investigations as required, checking regulatory proceedings, possible legal actions or other types of complaint.
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OptionalHazardous Waste Storage knowledge
The regulations and procedures surrounding the safekeeping of materials and substances which pose health and safety risks.
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OptionalPollution Prevention knowledge
The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.
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OptionalConsumer Protection knowledge
The current legislation applicable in relation to the rights of consumers in the marketplace.
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OptionalCommunicable Diseases knowledge
Communicable diseases is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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OptionalFoodborne Diseases knowledge
Understand foodborne illnesses and poisoning as to prevent public health problems.
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OptionalBiology knowledge
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
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OptionalChemistry knowledge
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
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OptionalEnvironmental Engineering knowledge
The application of scientific and engineering theories and principles aimed at improving the environment and sustainability, such as the provision of clean habitation necessities (such as air, water, and land) …
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OptionalPests And Diseases knowledge
Types of pests and diseases and the principles of spreading and treating them.
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OptionalConduct Educational Activities skill
Plan, perform and supervise educational activities for a variety of audiences, such as for school children, university students, specialist groups, or members of the public.
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OptionalDevelop Environmental Policy skill
Develop an organisational policy on sustainable development and compliance with environmental legislation in line with policy mechanisms used in the field of environmental protection.
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OptionalInform Policy Makers On Health-related Challenges skill
Provide useful information related to health care professions to ensure policy decisions are made in the benefit of communities.
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OptionalMaintain Relationships With Government Agencies skill
Establish and maintain cordial working relationships with peers in different governmental agencies.
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OptionalPerform Risk Analysis skill
Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.
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OptionalProvide Advice On Breaches Of Regulation skill
Advise on preventive and corrective actions; correct any breaches of or non-compliance with legal regulations.
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OptionalProvide Testimony In Court Hearings skill
Provide testimony in court hearings regarding a variety of social matters and other events.
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OptionalWear Appropriate Protective Gear skill
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
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OptionalAnalyse Health Problems Within A Given Community skill
Effectively assess the healthcare needs and problems of a community.
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OptionalEnforce Sanitation Procedures skill
Ensure standards of sanitation and cleanliness essential to effective control of fungi and other parasites under intensive culture conditions. Obtain uncontaminated fish and eggs by strict sanitary procedures and avoidance …
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