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HSE 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.