Occupational Health Nurse

Medicine, Healthcare & Social Services

ANZSCO ID 251312

Summary

Occupational Health and Safety Advisers develop, implement and evaluate risk management policies and programs, train employees in occupational health and safety procedures, monitor and audit the workplace, and record and investigate incidents to ensure safe and healthy working conditions.

Employment Pathway

A formal qualification in occupational health and safety or another related field is usually needed to work as an Occupational Health and Safety Adviser. Vocational Education and Training (VET) and university are both common study pathways.

Top Skills Required

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

Key tasks

Controls hazards and risks in the workplace.
Develops, implements and monitors programmes minimising workplace and environmental pollution involving chemical and physical hazards.
Promotes ergonomic principles within the workplace such as matching furniture, equipment and work activities to the needs of employees.
Inspects and audits workplaces, processes, plant, and chemical and physical hazards for legislative compliance.
Trains employees in personal protective equipment and safe working procedures.
Records and investigates injuries and equipment damage, and reports safety performance.
Co-ordinates the return of injured workers into the workplace.

Facts about this occupation

15.9% Growth

83% Full-time Share

$1,983 Avg Pay/Wk

16,200 Workers

44 years Avg Age

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