Occupational Health and Safety Advisers

Qualification

AQF Bachelor degree or higher degree*

This occupation requires a qualification in:

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Workplace Health and Safety
• Occupational Hygiene

This includes qualifications assessed at AQF Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level.

Employment

Important tasks for this job include:

• Creating, implementing, and reviewing safety plans for workplaces.
• Identifying hazards, assessing risks, and controlling them at work.
• Developing and overseeing programs to reduce pollution at work caused by chemicals and physical hazards.
• Promoting ergonomic principles, like matching furniture and equipment to employees’ needs.
• Checking workplaces, processes, and equipment for compliance with laws, and auditing them.
• Training employees on using personal protective equipment and following safe procedures.
• Keeping records of injuries and equipment damage, and investigating them.
• Helping injured workers return to work smoothly.

Occupational Health and Safety Advisers ensure that companies adhere to health and safety regulations to maintain a safe work environment for their staff. They are responsible for ensuring that all employees receive appropriate training on health and safety practices. These advisers work across various industries, including manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and mining. They are also found in management consultancies and large corporations. Their role may involve working within a single organization or visiting multiple workplaces to conduct safety inspections and assessments. By doing so, they help prevent workplace accidents and promote a culture of safety and compliance.