Occupational health and safety specialists

Example job titles

• health and safety officer
• occupational health and safety officer
• occupational health supervisor
• occupational safety consultant
• occupational safety coordinator

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Lead and participate in workplace audits and investigations of safety concerns, incidents and accidents
• Lead and participate in workplace inspections to ensure that equipment, materials and production processes do not present a safety or health hazard to employees
• Develop and implement health and safety programs, including standard operating procedures, policies and training to mitigate risk, optimize worker's health and safety and foster a positive occupational health and safety culture
• Initiate enforcement procedures on workplaces contravening organization and government health and safety standards and regulations
• Provide training to employers, employees and the general public on issues of workplace safety
• Communicate, engage and influence decision-makers and workers to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and regulations

Employment requirements

• A bachelor's degree or college diploma in occupational health and safety is usually required.
• Occupational health and safety officers may require certification with the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP).

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