occupational health
The subfield of study of public health that focus on improving the wellbeing of individuals in the workplace for all the occupational profiles. It is concerned with health and safety in the workplace and prevention of hazards.
Occupational health and safety inspectors perform workplace audits to ensure compliance with government and environment legislation. They also investigate work accidents. Occupational health and safety inspectors interview employees to ensure the work environment is compliant with health and safety rules, inspect the physical work site and analyse legal paperwork.
Competences and skills
31 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
5 competencesaudit techniques
The techniques and methods that support a systematic and independent examination of data, policies, operations and performances using computer-assisted audit tools and techniques (CAATs) such as spreadsheets, databases, statistical analysis and business intelligence software.
digital
health and safety regulations
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
green
health, safety and hygiene legislation
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
interview techniques
The techniques for getting information out of people by asking the right questions in the right way and to make them feel comfortable.
risk management
The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritising of all types of risks and where they could come from, such as natural causes, legal changes, or uncertainty in any given context, and the methods for dealing with risks effectively.
Essential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencescommunicate health and safety measures
Inform about applicable rules, guidelines and measures to avoid accidents and hazards in the workplace.
identify policy breach
Identify instances of non-compliance to set plans and policies in an organisation, and take the appropriate course of action by issuing penalties and outlining the changes which need to be made.
monitor employee's health
Use health surveillance programmes to monitor the health of employees who are potentially exposed to hazards at work.
Cross-sector
5 competencesadvise on risk management
Provide advice on risk management policies and prevention strategies and their implementation, being aware of different kinds of risks to a specific organisation.
conduct research interview
Use professional researching and interviewing methods and techniques to gather relevant data, facts or information, to gain new insights and to fully comprehend the message of the interviewee.
conduct workplace audits
Conduct work site audits and inspections in order to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
identify hazards in the workplace
Perform safety audits and inspections on workplaces and workplace equipment. Ensure that they meet safety regulations and identify hazards and risks.
monitor legislation developments
Monitor changes in rules, policies and legislation, and identify how they may influence the organisation, existing operations, or a specific case or situation.
Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencepollution legislation
Be familiar with European and National legislation regarding the risk of pollution.
green
Cross-sector
6 competencesemployment law
The law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.
environmental legislation
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
green
environmental policy
Local, national and international policies dealing with the promotion of environmental sustainability and the development of projects which reduce negative environmental impact and improve the state of the environment.
green
hazardous waste storage
The regulations and procedures surrounding the safekeeping of materials and substances which pose health and safety risks.
green
hazardous waste treatment
The methods applied in the treatment and disposal of hazardous waste such as asbestos, dangerous chemicals, and various contaminants, as well as the surrounding environmental regulations and legislation. They exclude treatments of waste through incineration.
green
hazardous waste types
The different types of waste which poses risks to the environment or public health and safety, such as radioactive waste, chemicals and solvents, electronics, and mercury-containing waste.
green
Optional skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceassess ergonomics of the workplace
Assess ergonomics of the workplace in relation to the human resources, analysing how people interact with machinery, equipment, and work spaces.
Sector-specific
1 competenceanalyse environmental data
Analyse data that interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.
green
Cross-sector
8 competencesadvise on conflict management
Advise private or public organisations on monitoring possible conflict risk and development, and on conflict resolution methods specific to the identified conflicts.
advise on environmental risk management systems
Evaluate requirements and advise on systems for environmental risk management. Ensure the customer does his part in preventing or limiting adverse environmental impact through the use of technology. Ensure required licenses and permits are obtained.
green
draw up risk assessment
Assess risks, propose improvements and describe measures to be taken at the organisational level.
educate employees on occupational hazards
Provide information and advice to employees related to the possible occupational hazards, such as industrial solvents, radiation, noise and vibration.
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.
green
issue licences
Issue official documentation which grants licence holders with official permission to perform certain activities, after having investigated the application and processed the necessary documentation.
monitor manufacturing impact
Check the impact of manufacturing machinery on the environment, analysing temperature levels, water quality and air pollution.
green
provide improvement strategies
Identify root causes of problems and submit proposals for effective and long-term solutions.