Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals

What the job involves

• Developing, implementing and reviewing environmental health management plans and occupational health and safety plans
• Preparing and implementing plans and strategies for the safe, economic and suitable disposal of commercial, industrial, medical and household wastes
• Advising on and enforcing legislation, implementing prevention programs and strategies for communicable diseases, food safety, waste water treatment and disposal systems, recreation and domestic water quality, contaminated and hazardous substances, and minimising air, sea, water and noise pollution to improve health outcomes
• Identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks in the workplace
• Developing, implementing and monitoring programs minimising workplace and environmental pollution involving chemical and physical hazards
• Promoting ergonomic principles within the workplace such as matching furniture, equipment and work activities to the needs of employees
• Inspecting and auditing workplaces, processes, plant, and chemical and physical hazards for legislative compliance
• Training employees in personal protective equipment and safe working procedures
• Recording and investigating injuries and equipment damage, and reporting safety performance
• Coordinating the return of injured workers into the workplace

Key values of workers in Occupational and Environmental Health Professionals

• 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 and Environmental Health Professionals

• 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.