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In Brief... Safety Audit Manager

 Brief Description:

Assesses reports from operating staff and inspectors and identifies changes in systems and procedures necessary to improve safety.


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 20

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Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers' health and safety. 

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Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials. 

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Investigate accidents to identify causes and to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future. 

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Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, and other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance. 

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Develop and maintain hygiene programs such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, and asbestos management plans. 

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Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices, in order to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations. 

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Collaborate with engineers and physicians to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions or equipment. 

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Conduct safety training and education programs, and demonstrate the use of safety equipment. 

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Provide new-employee health and safety orientations, and develop materials for these presentations. 

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Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, and other potentially toxic materials for analysis. 


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Qualifications required?

Level 6 Cert or greater

Typical entry routes:

Entrants usually require the recognised postgraduate Cert/Diploma in Safety provided by UCD. Prior background and experience in the particular industry an advantage.

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