PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as an Occupational Health and Safety Officer.
Occupational Health and Safety Officers monitor compliance with health and safety systems and processes in an organisation. They identify hazards and assess risks to health and safety and recommend the implementation of appropriate health and safety controls where required. A qualified learner will demonstrate the following key attributes: teamwork, results oriented, tenacity, self-motivation, effective communication, fairness and consistency.
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate Occupational Health and Safety risk management controls.
> Conduct investigations into Occupational Health and Safety incidents and accidents. - Co-ordinate the control of overall Occupational Health and Safety administration.
- Execute the basic administrative duties required for the management of Occupational Health and Safety.
- Apply basic data analysis to compile Occupational Health and Safety reports using standard reporting formats.
- Contribute to production planning by ensuring that the Occupational Health and Safety risks are managed appropriately and report on the Occupational Health and Safety compliance status for a designated area of the organisation.