Health and Safety Careers Information

Information about working in the Health and Safety industry

What is a HSE Job?

HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) jobs focus on ensuring workplace safety, health standards, and environmental compliance. Here are some common HSE job roles and descriptions:

  1. HSE Officer/Advisor:

    • Responsibilities: Conduct risk assessments, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, provide training, and conduct inspections.
    • Qualifications: Degree in occupational health and safety or related field, certifications like NEBOSH, IOSH.

  2. HSE Manager:

    • Responsibilities: Develop and implement HSE policies, oversee safety programs, lead incident investigations, manage safety audits, and ensure regulatory compliance.
    • Qualifications: Extensive experience in HSE roles, advanced certifications (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma), strong leadership skills.

  3. Environmental Health and Safety Specialist:

    • Responsibilities: Monitor environmental impacts, manage waste disposal, ensure compliance with environmental laws, conduct training on environmental practices.
    • Qualifications: Degree in environmental science or related field, certifications in environmental management (e.g., ISO 14001).

  4. Safety Engineer:

    • Responsibilities: Design safety systems, analyse safety data, ensure machinery and processes comply with safety standards, conduct hazard analyses.
    • Qualifications: Degree in engineering (preferably with a focus on safety), professional engineering license, knowledge of safety engineering principles.

  5. Industrial Hygienist:

    • Responsibilities: Assess workplace health hazards, implement control measures, monitor air quality, conduct noise surveys, ensure ergonomic safety.
    • Qualifications: Degree in industrial hygiene, public health, or a related field, certification as a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).

  6. Construction Safety Officer:

    •  Responsibilities: Oversee safety on construction sites, ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, conduct safety briefings and toolbox talks, investigate incidents.
    • Qualifications: Experience in construction safety, OSHA certifications, knowledge of construction site operations.

Key Skills for HSE Jobs

  • Attention to Detail: Critical for identifying potential hazards and ensuring compliance.
  • Analytical Skills: Essential for risk assessments and incident investigations.
  • Communication Skills: Important for training, reporting, and advising management.
  • Problem-Solving Abilities: Needed to develop solutions to safety and environmental issues.
  • Technical Knowledge: Understanding of safety regulations, environmental laws, and best practices in health and safety.

Certifications and Training

  • NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health)IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)
  • OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) certifications
  • ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
  • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

How much do HSE Officers and Health and Safety Advisors earn?

Salaries for HSE officers and Safety advisors are usually in the region of £24,000 to £35,000. Very Experienced HSE officers and Safety advisors earn between £35,000  to £50,000. Management and Senior Positions range between £60,000 to £80,000 and HSE Directors can earn £80,000 plus.

Conclusion

HSE jobs are critical in maintaining safe and compliant workplaces across various industries. Pursuing relevant education, certifications, and gaining experience are key steps to advancing in this field.

To find jobs in Health and Safety please use our job search facilities, we have HSE Jobs available with recruitment agencies, companies and consultancies throughout the world.

 

Happy Job hunting from the HSE Jobs team.