Given the current pandemic and ongoing health concerns, it’s no surprise that health and safety manager was near the top of this critical list. Now more than ever, health and safety is a high priority in businesses – which means excellent employment opportunities for you.
As the title suggests, a health and safety officer is responsible for the health and safety of employees in the workplace, and ensuring that the working environment remains risk-free at all times. On a day-to-day basis, your responsibilities could include tasks as diverse as conducting health and safety training sessions, investigating workplace incidents, carrying out inspections, giving health and safety advice and ensuring the workplace is free of any potential hazards.
By carrying out these duties, you’ll help to decrease the likelihood of workplace injuries, accidents and illnesses, which will help to save your company money, improve productivity and increase employee morale at the same time.
Not only will you have the satisfaction of making a positive and rewarding contribution in a valuable role, you’ll also reap significant benefits as well:
If you’re interested in pursuing health and safety as an occupation, Nosa has a range of courses specially designed to help you along the way, most notably Samtrac – one of the industry’s most recognised and respected health and safety qualifications:
Start your health and safety career with these sought-after courses, and continue to expand your knowledge with more Nosa training programmes as you progress. There’s no university degree needed – only enthusiasm, drive and ambition, and a willingness to learn and reach your full potential. Good luck!