National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
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22232 - Occupational health and safety specialists

Occupational health and safety specialists review, evaluate and monitor health and safety hazards and develop strategies to prevent, control and eliminate accidents and occupational injuries. They inspect the workplace environments, equipment and practices to ensure compliance with organization and government environment, health and safety standards and regulations. They are employed throughout the public and private sectors.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • health and safety officer
    • occupational health and safety officer
    • occupational health supervisor
    • occupational safety consultant
    • occupational safety coordinator

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • safety supervisor - occupational health and safety

  • Exclusion(s)

    • By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers (See 43202 By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers)
    • Construction inspectors (See 22233 Construction inspectors)
    • Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (See 22231 Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers)
    • Ergonomist (See 41400 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers)
    • Occupational hygienist (See 41400 Natural and applied science policy researchers, consultants and program officers)
    • Public and environmental health and safety professionals (See 21120 Public and environmental health and safety professionals)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Lead and participate in workplace audits and investigations of safety concerns, incidents and accidents
    • Lead and participate in workplace inspections to ensure that equipment, materials and production processes do not present a safety or health hazard to employees
    • Develop and implement health and safety programs, including standard operating procedures, policies and training to mitigate risk, optimize worker's health and safety and foster a positive occupational health and safety culture
    • Initiate enforcement procedures on workplaces contravening organization and government health and safety standards and regulations
    • Provide training to employers, employees and the general public on issues of workplace safety
    • Communicate, engage and influence decision-makers and workers to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and regulations

  • Employment requirements

    • A bachelor's degree or college diploma in occupational health and safety is usually required.
    • Occupational health and safety officers may require certification with the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP).
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