Occupation

222332 Work Health and Safety Adviser

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

222332 Work Health and Safety Adviser

Develops, implements and evaluates risk management policies and programs, trains employees in work health and safety procedures, monitors and audits the workplace, and records and investigates incidents to ensure safe and healthy working conditions.

Rehabilitation Consultants are excluded from this occupation. Rehabilitation Consultants are included in Occupation 222331 Rehabilitation Consultant.

Alternative title

  • Work Health and Safety Officer

Specialisation

  • Occupational Hygienist

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Trains employees and guides work health and safety procedures
  • Records and investigates workplace incidents and accidents to identify causes and prevent future occurrences
  • Conducts risk assessments to identify hazards and monitors workplace for safety compliance
  • Reviews and updates health and safety policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance with legislation and industry standards
  • Provides advice on workplace health and safety issues
  • May monitor equipment and measure levels of exposure to hazardous substances and other environmental factors to workers