Health and safety Manager Jobs

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Manager. Health & Safety Diplomas are offered by Massey University, University of Otago, South Institute of Technology or the Employers and Manufacturers Association.

Typical Responsibilities

• Designing Health & Safety policies and procedures to minimise workplace hazards
• Educating and training staff in Health & Safety policies and how to reduce risks
• Identifying Health & Safety risks and hazards and addressing them
• Inspecting sites to ensure Health & Safety policies are being adhered to
• Preparing Health & Safety performance reports
• Ensuring policies and procedures are complaint with Health & Safety legislation
• Recording and investing workplace incidents and injuries
• Helping injured staff return to work

Progression

Health & Safety Managers can often choose to specialise further in specific industries, such as Energy and Mining, or Construction and Architecture. However, many professionals can progress further into management, teaching, researching and policy roles.