Tasks
- Gives talks and distributes information on accident prevention, and keeps up to date with the relevant legislation.
- Counsels individuals on any personal or domestic problems affecting their work.
- Maintains contact with those off work due to illness.
- Compiles statistics on accidents and injuries, analyses their causes and makes recommendations to management accordingly.
- Instructs workers in the proper use of protective clothing and safety devices and conducts routine tests on that equipment.
- Helps to develop effective health and safety policies and procedures and carries out risk assessments.
- Inspects workplace areas to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
Typical Education Level
Honours, Bachelor's degree
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 29% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£29,603 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for health or safety officer is £29,603
1,132 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 1,132. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for health or safety officer roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £29,603 per year. That is about £2,467 per month or £15.18 per hour. New workers generally start on £15,921, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £43,845
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 1,132 people are employed in the region.
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