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Health and Safety Advisor Assistant

​Health and safety advisers use their knowledge and skills to prevent harm and promote a positive health and safety culture in the workplace You'll also ensure that employers and workers comply with safety legislation and that safety policies and practices are adopted and adhered to. You can work in a range of organisations, from multinationals to small consultancies, and could be known as a health and safety officer or practitioner. You'll also plan, implement, monitor and review protective and preventative safety measures. Health and safety advisers, above all, protect workers. Therefore, you'll need a blend of soft and technical skills in order to succeed. Responsibilities As a health and safety adviser, you'll need to: carry out risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced outline safe operational procedures which identify and consider all relevant hazards carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation prepare health and safety strategies and develop internal policy lead in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks keep records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements record incidents and accidents and produce statistics for managers keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer's industry attend Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) webinars or training courses and read professional journals produce management reports, newsletters and bulletins ensure equipment is installed safely manage and organise the safe disposal of hazardous substances, e.g. asbestos advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.