Occupational Health And Safety Inspector Health Associate Professionals
SaveWhat Does an Occupational Health And Safety Inspector Do?
Occupational health and safety inspectors perform workplace audits to ensure compliance with government and environment legislation. They also investigate work accidents. Occupational health and safety inspectors interview employees to ensure the work environment is compliant with health and safety rules, inspect the physical work site and analyse legal paperwork.
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Risk Management
The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritising of all types of risks and where they could come from, such as natural causes, legal changes, or uncertainty in any given context, and the methods on dealing with risks effectively.
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Skills You Need to Become an Occupational Health And Safety Inspector
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialRisk Management knowledge
The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritising of all types of risks and where they could come from, such as natural causes, legal changes, or uncertainty in any given context, …
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EssentialInterview Techniques knowledge
The techniques for getting information out of people by asking the right questions in the right way and to make them feel comfortable.
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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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EssentialHealth, Safety And Hygiene Legislation knowledge
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
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EssentialHealth And Safety Regulations knowledge
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
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EssentialAdvise On Risk Management skill
Provide advice on risk management policies and prevention strategies and their implementation, being aware of different kinds of risks to a specific organisation.
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EssentialConduct Research Interview skill
Use professional researching and interviewing methods and techniques to gather relevant data, facts or information, to gain new insights and to fully comprehend the message of the interviewee.
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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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EssentialIdentify Hazards In The Workplace skill
Perform safety audits and inspections on workplaces and workplace equipment. Ensure that they meet safety regulations and identify hazards and risks.
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EssentialIdentify 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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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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EssentialCommunicate Health And Safety Measures skill
Inform about applicable rules, guidelines and measures to avoid accidents and hazards in the workplace.
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Optional Skills (5 of 17 displayed)
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OptionalEmployment 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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OptionalEnvironmental 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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OptionalHazardous Waste Treatment knowledge
The methods applied in the treatment and disposal of hazardous waste such as asbestos, dangerous chemicals, and various contaminants, as well as the surrounding environmental regulations and legislation.
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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 Legislation knowledge
Be familiar with European and National legislation regarding the risk of pollution.
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OptionalEnvironmental Legislation knowledge
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
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OptionalHazardous Waste Types knowledge
The different types of waste which poses risks to the environment or public health and safety, such as radioactive waste, chemicals and solvents, electronics, and mercury-containing waste.
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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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OptionalAdvise On Environmental Risk Management Systems skill
Evaluate requirements and advise on systems for environmental risk management. Ensure the customer does his part in preventing or limiting adverse environmental impact through the use of technology. Ensure required …
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OptionalAnalyse Environmental Data skill
Analyse data that interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.
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OptionalEnsure 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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OptionalIssue Licences skill
Issue official documentation which grants licence holders with official permission to perform certain activities, after having investigated the application and processed the necessary documentation.
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OptionalMonitor Environmental Parameters skill
Check the impact of manufacturing machinery on the environment, analysing temperature levels, water quality and air pollution.
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OptionalProvide Improvement Strategies skill
Identify root causes of problems and submit proposals for effective and long-term solutions.
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OptionalAnalyse Ergonomics In Different Workplaces skill
Analyse how people interact with machinery, equipment, and work spaces from an ergonomic point of view.
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OptionalDraw Up Risk Assessment skill
Assess risks, propose improvements and describe measures to be taken at the organisational level.
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OptionalEducate Employees On Occupational Hazards skill
Provide information and advice to employees related to the possible occupational hazards, such as industrial solvents, radiation, noise and vibration.
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