What activities are involved in an occupational health and safety specialist job advertisement and how often? What is required?

Job advertisements for "Occupational health and safety specialist" contain all the requirements that a company places on new employees for the vacant job profile. Jobseekers will find all the important information about the vacancy in the job advertisements, such as

the activities
the requirements (previous education, professional experience, personal skills and characteristics)
Further employer information

This information about a job as an occupational health and safety specialist varies from company to company. We have selected the information from the relevant job advertisements from various recruitment agencies, looked at it and compiled it for you*:

Different job descriptions:

Occupational health and safety specialist
Occupational safety specialist
Safety engineer
Safety officer
HSE Manager
Occupational health and safety coordinator
Representative for occupational health and safety
Occupational health and safety manager
Prevention specialist
Safety Officer
HSE specialist
Health and safety advisor
Security specialist
Safety and health protection coordinator (SiGeKo)
Safety auditor
QHSE Manager
Risk manager for occupational safety
OHS Manager
EHS Manager

Distribution of individual tasks in an occupational health and safety job as a specialist:

Risk analyses and inspections: Carrying out risk assessments Health and safety inspections and inspections	approx. 20% of the time
Consulting and training: Advice for managers and employees Implementation of training courses and instructions	approx. 20% of the time
Development of security concepts: development and implementation of security standards and procedures	approx. 15% of the time
Documentation and reporting: Documentation of occupational accidents and near-accidents Preparation of safety reports and statistics	approx. 15% of the time
Legal compliance: monitoring and implementation of legal and operational regulations	approx. 10% of the time
Communication and coordination: Cooperation with external bodies such as employers' liability insurance associations, authorities, etc. Communication of security-relevant topics within the company	approx. 10% of the time
Emergency management: Planning and carrying out emergency drills Creation of emergency plans	approx. 5% of the time
Other: Administrative tasks, project work, etc.	approx. 5% of the time

Requirements mentioned in job advertisements for a job as an occupational health and safety specialist

Professional requirements	Completed basic training Further training as a specialist in occupational health and safety with a federal certificate Several years of experience in a similar position or in the field of occupational health and safety
Specialist knowledge for a job in occupational health and safety	Basic knowledge of the technologies and processes in the respective division Knowledge of the relevant laws, regulations and standards Knowledge in risk assessment, risk management, documentation and data analysis Knowledge of emergency planning, first aid and CPR Technical expertise and Computer skills
Personal characteristics	Communication and problem-solving skills Confident demeanor and good leadership skills Initiative and organizational talent Social competence Adaptability
Other Job Occupational health and safety specialist	Communication skills: ability to communicate clearly and precisely both orally and in writing Ability to work in a team: Good cooperation with other departments and external parties Organizational skills: planning and conducting training courses, audits and other safety-related activities Independence: Ability to carry out tasks independently and responsibly Attention to detail: An eye for detail to recognize dangers and risks that others may overlook

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*The information listed here comes from a specific ad hoc study to give you a unique insight into the relevant labor market and desired employment. So that you know what is currently required in an occupational health and safety job as a specialist.

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