Management & LeadershipAdministrative and commercial managersISCO 1213
health safety and environmental manager
Health, safety and environmental managers design and execute corporate policies and procedures related to occupational health and safety and environmental protection. They analyse business processes to ensure compliance with government and environment legislation, conduct risk assessment in the domain of occupational health and safety, evaluate the environmental impact of economic activities and design the appropriate measures for the improvement of work environments and cultures. They coordinate the implementation of an integrated health, safety and environmental management system, defining effective indicators, organizing audits and eventually participating in accident investigation and reporting. They promote an integrated approach to sustainability and occupational health within business organisations, liaising with corporate and line managers and training employees. They are responsible for drafting technical documentation related to the compliance with health and safety and environmental legislation.
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Essential (38)
production processesproduction processesMaterials and techniques required in the production and distribution processes.health and safety in the workplacehealth and safety in the workplaceThe body of rules, procedures and regulations related to safety, health and welfare of people in their workplace.health, safety and hygiene legislationhealth, safety and hygiene legislationThe set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.pollution legislationpollution legislationBe familiar with European and National legislation regarding the risk of pollution.business analysisbusiness analysisThe research field which addresses the identification of business needs and problems and the determination of the solutions that would mitigate or prevent the smooth functioning of a business. Busines...audit techniquesaudit techniquesThe techniques and methods that support a systematic and independent examination of data, policies, operations and performances using computer-assisted audit tools and techniques (CAATs) such as sprea...risk managementrisk managementThe process of identifying, assessing, and prioritising of all types of risks and where they could come from, such as natural causes, legal changes, or uncertainty in any given context, and the method...environmental legislationenvironmental legislationThe environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.pollution preventionpollution preventionThe processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.organisational resilienceorganisational resilienceThe strategies, methods and techniques that increase the organisation's capacity to protect and sustain the services and operations that fulfil the organisational mission and create lasting values by ...assessment of risks and threatsassessment of risks and threatsThe security documentation and any security-related communications and information.framework for a safety management systemframework for a safety management systemThe different types of content in a framework for a safety management system, which should include safety policy and objectives, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion.strategic planningstrategic planningThe elements defining the foundation and core of an organisation such as its mission, vision, values, and objectives.energy conservationenergy conservationThe practice of reducing energy consumption and using fewer energy services. As a sustainable process, energy conservation is done by replacing used energy with alternative sources, using more efficie...health and safety regulationshealth and safety regulationsNecessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.communicate health and safety measurescommunicate health and safety measuresInform about applicable rules, guidelines and measures to avoid accidents and hazards in the workplace.make health, safety and environment assessmentsmake health, safety and environment assessmentsExecute health, safety and environmental assessments to ensure proper working environment and conditions.perform risk analysisperform risk analysisIdentify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.manage health and safety standardsmanage health and safety standardsOversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.promote sustainabilitypromote sustainabilityPromote the concept of sustainability to the public, colleagues and fellow professionals through speeches, guided tours, displays and workshops.liaise with government officialsliaise with government officialsConsult and cooperate with government officials who handle matter that is relevant to you or your business.monitor employee's healthmonitor employee's healthUse health surveillance programmes to monitor the health of employees who are potentially exposed to hazards at work.abide by business ethical code of conductsabide by business ethical code of conductsConform and follow the ethical code of conducts promoted by companies and businesses at large. Ensure that operations and activities do comply with the code of conduct and ethical operations the suppl...liaise with industry expertsliaise with industry expertsConsult and cooperate with industry experts who handle matter that is relevant to you and your business.evaluate employees workevaluate employees workEvaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques and check ...monitor legislation developmentsmonitor legislation developmentsMonitor changes in rules, policies and legislation, and identify how they may influence the organisation, existing operations, or a specific case or situation.promote health and safetypromote health and safetyPromote the importance of a safe working environment. Coach and support staff to participate actively in the continuous development of a safe working environment.evaluate company needsevaluate company needsAnalyse, understand and interpret a company's needs to determine the actions to be taken.shape corporate cultureshape corporate cultureObserve and define the elements in the corporate culture of a company in order to reinforce, integrate and shape further the codes, values, beliefs and behaviours aligned with the company's aims.plan health and safety proceduresplan health and safety proceduresSet up procedures for maintaining and improving health and safety in the establishment or workplace.coordinate environmental effortscoordinate environmental effortsOrganise and integrate all environmental efforts of the company, including pollution control, recycling, waste management, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy.advise on government policy complianceadvise on government policy complianceAdvise organisations on how they may improve their compliance to the applicable government policies they are required to adhere to, and the necessary steps which need to be taken in order to ensure co...manage environmental impact of operationsmanage environmental impact of operationsManage the interaction with and impact on the environment by companies. Identify and assess environmental impacts of the production process and related services, and regulate a reduction of the effect...monitor contractor performancemonitor contractor performanceManage contractor performance and assess whether they are meeting the agreed standard and correct underperformance if needed.advise on sustainability solutionsadvise on sustainability solutionsAdvise companies on solutions to develop sustainable production processes, improve material efficiency and reuse and reduce carbon footprint.educate employees on occupational hazardseducate employees on occupational hazardsProvide information and advice to employees related to the possible occupational hazards, such as industrial solvents, radiation, noise and vibration.liaise with managersliaise with managersLiaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.implement strategic planningimplement strategic planningTake action on the goals and procedures defined at a strategic level in order to mobilise resources and pursue the established strategies.
Optional (27)
labour legislationlabour legislationLegislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.wind energywind energyRenewable energy that harnesses the power of wind, transforming air kinetic energy into electrical. Wind energy requires the construction of land or high sea wind farms as the extraction of energy tak...sustainable manufacturingsustainable manufacturingThe generation of manufactured products using efficient and sustainable production process that enhances the conservation of natural and energy resources while minimizing negative environmental impact...consultation methodsconsultation methodsTechniques used to facilitate clear and open communication and the provision of advice between individuals, communities or the government, such as discussion groups or one-on-one interviews.waste managementwaste managementThe methods, materials and regulations used to collect, transport, treat and dispose of waste. This includes recycling and monitoring of waste disposal. It excludes procedures related to waste inciner...safety engineeringsafety engineeringThe study of the risks associated with engineered designs and systems, accident prevention as well as the safety benefits of reducing deaths and injuries. The discipline focuses on analysing and mitig...public relationspublic relationsThe practice of managing all aspects of the image and perception of a company or individual among stakeholders and the society at large.project managementproject managementThe discipline of project management, the activities which comprise this area and the variables implied in it, such as time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and responding to unexpected events.environmental threatsenvironmental threatsThe threats for the environment which are related to biological, chemical, nuclear, radiological, and physical hazards.fire prevention proceduresfire prevention proceduresThe regulations concerning fire and explosion prevention, and the equipment, systems and methods used in it.public healthpublic healthThe principles of health and sickness affecting the population, including the means for health promotion and prevention and community and primary care.asbestos removal regulationsasbestos removal regulationsThe legislation and regulations surrounding the removal of asbestos contamination from buildings or structures, the safe removal of contaminated materials and the regulations to avoid and prevent cont...corporate lawcorporate lawThe legal rules that govern how corporate stakeholders (such as shareholders, employees, directors, consumers, etc) interact with one another, and the responsibilities corporations have to their stake...incidents and accidents recordingincidents and accidents recordingThe methods to report and record incidents and accidents in the workplace.apply change managementapply change managementManage development within an organisation by anticipating changes and making managerial decisions to ensure that the members involved are as less disturbed as possible.perform internal investigationsperform internal investigationsSeek advice and collaborate with union officials responsible for topics that are relevant to you and your business or your work.conduct workplace auditsconduct workplace auditsConduct work site audits and inspections in order to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.encourage teambuildingencourage teambuildingStimulate teambuilding activities. Coach employees in order to help them reach their goals.manage quantitative datamanage quantitative dataGather, process and present quantitative data. Use the appropriate programs and methods for validating, organising and interpreting data.identify hazards in the workplaceidentify hazards in the workplacePerform safety audits and inspections on workplaces and workplace equipment. Ensure that they meet safety regulations and identify hazards and risks.carry out environmental auditscarry out environmental auditsUse equipment to measure various environmental parameters in order to identify environmental problems and investigate manners in which they can be resolved. Perform inspections in order to ensure comp...track key performance indicatorstrack key performance indicatorsIdentify the quantifiable measures that a company or industry uses to gauge or compare performance in terms of meeting their operational and strategic goals, using preset performance indicators.provide advice on breaches of regulationprovide advice on breaches of regulationAdvise on preventive and corrective actions; correct any breaches of or non-compliance with legal regulations.advise on environmental remediationadvise on environmental remediationAdvise on the development and implementation of actions which aim to remove sources of pollution and contamination from the environment.evaluate industrial hygieneevaluate industrial hygieneAssess hygiene in industrial environments by evaluating chemical, physical, and biological agents to ensure the health of people working with them.provide improvement strategiesprovide improvement strategiesIdentify root causes of problems and submit proposals for effective and long-term solutions.conduct public presentationsconduct public presentationsSpeak in public and interact with those present. Prepare notices, plans, charts, and other information to support the presentation.
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SectorManagement & Leadership
ISCO GroupAdministrative and commercial managers
Essential Skills38
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