Health and Safety Officer

A Health and Safety Officer is responsible for overseeing safety and welfare of employees within a workplace. Their main tasks often include conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, as well as implementing health and safety policies and procedures. Health and Safety Officers can work in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and healthcare or within local government. Information, education and training to staff regarding potential hazards or health and safety procedures can often be part of their duties. A strong understanding of data analysis for risk management purposes is usually required.