Occupational Health & Safety Specialists
Code: 19-5011.00
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Chemical Hygiene Officer
EHS Officer (Environmental Health and Safety Officer)
Health and Safety Analyst
Industrial Hygiene Consultant
Industrial Hygienist
Industrial Hygienist Consultant
OHS Consultant (Occupational Health and Safety Consultant)
Risk Control Consultant
Safety Consultant
Safety Specialist
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
- Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
- Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health or safety.
Frequently Asked Questions About Occupational Health & Safety Specialists
Salaries for a Occupational Health & Safety Specialists vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Occupational Health & Safety Specialists in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Occupational Health & Safety Specialists include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Occupational Health & Safety Specialists is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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