Health And Safety Inspector Business & Administration Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Health And Safety Inspector Do?
Health and safety inspectors investigate the implementation and application of labour standards and policies in a workplace. They advise employers as well as employees on the improvement of policy and legislation implementation, ensure that the law is adhered to, and that matters of equality and labour rights are respected. They write reports and communicate with authorities.
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Where Do I Start?
Employment Law
The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.
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Skills You Need to Become a Health And Safety Inspector
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialEmployment Law knowledge
The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.
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EssentialHealth And Safety In The Workplace knowledge
The body of rules, procdeures and regulations related to safety, health and welfare of people in their workplace.
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EssentialPersonnel Management knowledge
The methodologies and procedures involved in the hiring and development of employees in order to ensure value for the organisation, as well as personnel needs, benefits, conflict resolution and ensuring …
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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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EssentialGovernment Policy Implementation knowledge
The procedures related to the application of government policies at all levels of public administration.
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EssentialAdvise On Government Policy Compliance skill
Advise organisations on how they may improve their compliance to the applicable government policies they are required to adhere to, and the necessary steps which need to be taken in …
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EssentialConduct Workplace Audits skill
Conduct work site audits and inspections in order to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
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EssentialGather Feedback From Employees skill
Communicate in an open and positive manner in order to assess levels of satisfaction with employees, their outlook on the work environment, and in order to identify problems and devise …
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EssentialInspect Government Policy Compliance skill
Inspect public and private organisations to ensure proper implementation and compliance with government policies which apply to the organisation.
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EssentialMaintain Relationships With Government Agencies skill
Establish and maintain cordial working relationships with peers in different governmental agencies.
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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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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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EssentialMonitor Organisation Climate skill
Monitor the work environment and the behaviour of employees in an organisation to assess how the organisation culture is perceived by the employees and identify the factors which influence behaviour …
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EssentialProtect Employee Rights skill
Assess and handle situations in which the rights set by legislation and corporate policy for employees may be breached and take the appropriate actions in order to protect the employees.
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Optional Skills (5 of 13 displayed)
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OptionalCorporate Law knowledge
The legal rules that govern how corporate stakeholders (such as shareholders, employees, directors, consumers, etc) interact with one another, and the responsibilities corporations have to their stakeholders.
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OptionalAdvise On Conflict Management skill
Advise private or public organisations on monitoring possible conflict risk and development, and on conflict resolution methods specific to the identified conflicts.
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OptionalApply Conflict Management skill
Take ownership of the handling of all complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution. To be fully aware of all Social Responsibility protocols and procedures, and to …
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OptionalCreate Solutions To Problems skill
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings …
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OptionalIdentify Policy Breach skill
Identify instances of non-compliance to set plans and policies in an organisation, and take the appropriate course of action by issuing penalties and outlining the changes which need to be …
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OptionalImplement Strategic Planning skill
Take action on the goals and procedures defined at a strategic level in order to mobilise resources and pursue the established strategies.
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OptionalLiaise With Local Authorities skill
Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.
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OptionalManage Government Policy Implementation skill
Manage the operations of the implementation of new government policies or changes in existing policies on a national or regional level as well as the staff involved in the implementation …
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OptionalMonitor Company Policy skill
Monitor the company's policy and propose improvements to the company.
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OptionalRespond To Enquiries skill
Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.
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OptionalAdvise On Organisation Climate skill
Advise organisations on their internal culture and work environment as experienced by employees, and the factors which may influence the behaviour of employees.
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OptionalPromote Inclusion In Organisations skill
Promote diversity and equal treatment of genders, ethnicities and minority groups in organisations in order to prevent discrimination and ensure inclusion and a positive environment.
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OptionalSet Inclusion Policies skill
Develop and implement plans which aim to create an environment in an organisation which is positive and inclusive of minorities, such as ethnicities, gender identities, and religious minorities.
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