Health and Safety Manager
Oversee health and safety protocols in an organisation, identifying potential hazards and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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What's it like to be a Health and Safety Manager?
The Health and Safety Manager oversees the health and safety programs of an organisation, ensuring they are compliant with local and federal regulations. They develop safety policies, train employees, manage safety incidents, and keep records of all safety-related occurrences. This role is integral in creating a safe, healthy work environment.
Tasks and duties
- Developing and implementing comprehensive health and safety programs in line with regulations and industry standards.
- Training employees on health and safety policies and procedures.
- Investigating safety incidents, identifying their causes, and proposing preventative measures.
- Managing record-keeping of all safety incidents and ensuring documentation is kept up-to-date.
- Conducting regular safety audits and inspections.
- Liaising with regulatory bodies and representing the organisation in any health and safety inquiries or inspections.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Health and Safety Manager employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Workplace Health and Safety
Safety Management
Incident Investigation
Risk Assessment
Safety Systems
Health and Safety Legislation
Investigation
Leadership
Communication Skills
Safety Science Practice
Safety Management Systems
Site Inspections
Influencing Others
Construction Industry
ISO 45001
Workplace Health and Safety Management
ISO 14001
Workplace Safety
Management Systems
Auditing
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Latest Health and Safety Manager reviews
Sep 2023
Health and Safety is not only a reliable career but also very rewarding!
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Occupational Health and Safety
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationConstruction
The good thingsI enjoy the thw variety of my day to day work. There is always a need for the services that i deliver and not 1 day is the same! I enjoy being able to make a difference within my workmates lives and g...
The challengesIt can be very long hours and very demanding. Hard to fit family life in
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Aug 2023
Rewarding role that provides challenges most days. A role where you will be often challenged but you are always learning.
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsHelping the Team develop and improve their safety.
Support the entire business around H&S Wellness
The challengesPotentially some team or contractors not owning their H&S responsibility
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