Health and Safety

Health and safety advisers guarantee that employees obey health and safety rules and norms in the workplace. The professional under such a programme will utilise the knowledge and abilities as a health and safety adviser to foster a positive health and safety culture in the workplace. You'll also make sure that employers and employees follow safety regulations, and those safety policies and practise, are implemented and followed. 

You could work as a health and safety officer or practitioner in a variety of companies, from multinationals to small consultancies. Protective and preventative safety measures will also be planned, implemented, monitored, and reviewed.

As a health and safety adviser, you'll be responsible for: 

• Conducting risk assessments and considering how risks can be reduced
• Developing safe operational procedures that identify and account for all relevant hazards
• Inspecting the site frequently to check that policies and procedures are being followed correctly
• Ensuring that working practices are safe and in compliance with legislation.
• Keep track of inspection findings and provide reports with recommendations 
• Accidents and events are recorded, and statistics are produced for managers. 
• Maintain a working awareness of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations and any developments that affect the employer's industry 
• Study professional journals and attend seminars put on by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). 
• Management reports, newsletters, and bulletins 
• Ensure that equipment is installed securely, manage and organise the safe disposal of hazardous chemicals, such as asbestos, and provide expert advice on a variety of topics, such as fire laws, hazardous substances, noise, and protection.

For the same, the career options for Health and Safety Providers can be in the public sector and private sector. Some of the roles to aspire for are:

As a health and safety officer, you will be responsible for overseeing all elements of health and safety, including 

• Infection prevention 
• Keeping children and vulnerable adults safe when they are exposed to harmful substances 
• Abusive and violent behaviour 
• Handling by hand (lifting, carrying, etc) 
• Hygienic food 

Officers in charge of health and safety 

• Inspecting structures 
• Create rules and procedures for health and safety 
• Guarantee that employees are properly trained and follow protocols 
• Accidents and incidents involving health and safety are investigated.

Other roles that may pique your interest 

• Environmental health specialist 
• Officer in charge of fire safety 
• Risk management and governance for medical devices 
• Disaster Management Team 
• Disaster Management Team 
• Rescue Team
• Occupational Health Nurse 
• Hospitals run by social welfare organisations 
• Ambulances