Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHE&Q) Practitioner (Occupation Code : 226302)
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Description
Develops, implements and evaluates risk management policies and programs, trains employees in occupational health and safety procedures, monitors and audits the workplace, and records and investigates incidents to ensure safe and healthy working conditionTasks
Preparing strategies, developing internal policies and operational procedures, and leading in-house training with managers and employees for health and safety issues and environmental risks.Conducting regular site inspections to check that policies and procedures are being properly implemented, documenting findings and making recommendations and/or changes to working practices to increase safety and compliance with legislation.
Carrying out risk assessments and considering how risks could be reduced.
Keeping records of incidents and accidents and producing statistics for management.
Keeping up to date with new legislation and any other developments that may affect the industry.
Managing and organising the safe disposal of hazardous substances, e.g. asbestos.
Assisting in ensuring the safe installation of equipment.
Advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
Alternate Occupation Names
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Health and Safety Officer / Coordinator / Professi
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor
OSH Advisor / Coordinator / Officer / Professional
Risk and Safety Manager
Occupational Safety Advisor
Chief Safety Officer Mining
Clinical Risk Manager
Occupational Safety Practitioner / Officer
Road Safety Coordinator
Occupational Hygienist
Safety Coordinator
Injury Prevention Consultant
Learning Pathways
No formal qualification 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- Set by employer
Employers set their own requirements for entry into this occupation.
Step 2 : In-service training
- In-service Training
Short courses, skills programmes and on-the-job training are offered by employers.
Learnership 2
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- General Education and Training Certificate
A General Education and Training Certificate (GETC) or a Grade 9 certificate issued by a school OR an Adult Education and Training (ABET) NQF Level 1 certificate OR a recognised equivalent qualification obtained at NQF Level 1 are required to enter this learning pathway
Step 2 : Learnerships
- Learnership - Occupational Safety, Hygiene and Environmental (Mining and Minerals) Level 2
A learnership is a structured learning programme, consisting of theoretical and practical components, that leads to a qualification. In order to enter a learnership you need an employer.
Step 3 : Learnerships
- Learnership - Occupational Safety, Hygiene and Environmental (Mining and Minerals) Level 3
A learnership is a structured learning programme, consisting of theoretical and practical components, that leads to a qualification. In order to enter a learnership you need an employer.
Step 4 : Learnerships
- Learnership - Occupational Safety, Hygiene and Environmental (Mining and Minerals) Level 4
A learnership is a structured learning programme, consisting of theoretical and practical components, that leads to a qualification. In order to enter a learnership you need an employer.
Diploma 3
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Diploma Admission
Admission into a Diploma requires the achievement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the minimum requirements for admission into a diploma or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.