Occupational Health and Safety Advisers

Occupational Health and Safety Advisers develop, implement and evaluate risk management policies and programs, train employees in occupational health and safety procedures, monitor and audit the workplace, and record and investigate incidents to ensure safe and healthy working conditions.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Controls hazards and risks in the workplace
  • Develops, implements and monitors programmes minimising workplace and environmental pollution involving chemical and physical hazards
  • Promotes ergonomic principles within the workplace such as matching furniture, equipment and work activities to the needs of employees
  • Inspects and audits workplaces, processes, plant, and chemical and physical hazards for legislative compliance
  • Trains employees in personal protective equipment and safe working procedures
  • Records and investigates injuries and equipment damage, and reports safety performance
  • Co-ordinates the return of injured workers into the workplace

Key values of workers in Occupational Health and Safety Advisers

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

  • Relationships

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Top skills required for workers in Occupational Health and Safety Advisers

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Complex Problem Solving

    Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

  • Social Perceptiveness

    Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.