Jobs in Health and Safety
At this time, it can be difficult to find a job in many fields. However, jobs are plentiful in the fields of health and safety. No matter what the economy is like, health care workers will be needed, and public safety will always be important, too.There are health care jobs available for a huge variety of abilities. Not everyone can be a doctor. Nurses are in very high demand, and some programs for nursing degrees take only two years. There are also many technician jobs that are available. Technicians may perform x-rays and other scans. In addition, they may perform other kinds of patient care that is not left up to the doctors or nurses. Some college programs for these jobs take less than two years and many can be completed primarily on the Internet.If you do not have a college degree, or at least not one in the healthcare field, there are still many jobs available for you. If you possess phone and computer skills, you will be able to take on a clerical job at a healthcare facility. You may also be able to fill an opening at a nursing home performing certain duties for the residents. While your options are wide open in the health care field, there are also many jobs available in the field of public safety. People who wish to be police officers, firefighters, and paramedics are sometimes hard to find. If you meet the physical requirements and have the personality to take on such jobs, you are likely to find many openings available to you. Typically, individual departments and local colleges will offer career programs. There are also clerical jobs available in the field of public safety. Local governments are often in need of dispatchers and are willing to train the right candidate. You could also check your local government’s website to see if there are openings at your city or county courthouse. A wide variety of abilities and interests will be served by these jobs.So even though it may seem like some career fields are no longer very lucrative, the health care and public safety fields are both booming. With a little education and training, you too can be a part of these stable, growing fields.
Wednesday 31 December 2008
Wednesday 3 December 2008
Health and Safety Jobs
Health and safety practitioners create, maintain and improve health and safety procedures in the workplace. They make sure that safety policies, practices and laws are followed to prevent accidents, incidents and health problems.
The work is varied and may involve:
preparing and implementing health and safety policies and strategies
working with managers, unions and others to provide a safe working environment
keeping up to date with new health and safety laws
training employees and making sure they are able to do their job safely.
Health and safety practitioners normally work 37 hours a week, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Although the work is office based, practitioners spend a lot of time in other workplaces. These can include factories, processing plants, shops or other working premises.
Salaries may range from around £17,000 to £50,000 a year.
Health and safety practitioners need:
good written and verbal communication skills
knowledge of technical and operational processes
to be able to present complex information in a simple manner, to a wide range of people
to be interested in health and safety issues and the law.
There are opportunities for health and safety practitioners in all types of industries and sectors. These include construction, education and training, hotels and restaurants, hospitals, local authorities and national government agencies.
To become a health and safety practitioner, people can either take a full-time course first, or start work and study for qualifications part time or by distance learning. There are several degree courses available in occupational health, safety and health, or safety management. Maturity is an advantage in this job.
Most health and safety practitioners have a degree. They then train on the job and attend courses that may be run by training departments, local colleges or universities. Once qualified, health and safety practitioners have to keep their professional knowledge up to date.
Health and safety practitioners may be able to move into management by taking on more responsibility. They may be able to gain promotion within their company, but they often have to change employers. They could also specialise in a particular industrial sector such as nuclear safety, offshore oil and gas, or hazardous substances.
Health and safety practitioners create, maintain and improve health and safety procedures in the workplace. They make sure that safety policies, practices and laws are followed to prevent accidents, incidents and health problems.
The work is varied and may involve:
preparing and implementing health and safety policies and strategies
working with managers, unions and others to provide a safe working environment
keeping up to date with new health and safety laws
training employees and making sure they are able to do their job safely.
Health and safety practitioners normally work 37 hours a week, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Although the work is office based, practitioners spend a lot of time in other workplaces. These can include factories, processing plants, shops or other working premises.
Salaries may range from around £17,000 to £50,000 a year.
Health and safety practitioners need:
good written and verbal communication skills
knowledge of technical and operational processes
to be able to present complex information in a simple manner, to a wide range of people
to be interested in health and safety issues and the law.
There are opportunities for health and safety practitioners in all types of industries and sectors. These include construction, education and training, hotels and restaurants, hospitals, local authorities and national government agencies.
To become a health and safety practitioner, people can either take a full-time course first, or start work and study for qualifications part time or by distance learning. There are several degree courses available in occupational health, safety and health, or safety management. Maturity is an advantage in this job.
Most health and safety practitioners have a degree. They then train on the job and attend courses that may be run by training departments, local colleges or universities. Once qualified, health and safety practitioners have to keep their professional knowledge up to date.
Health and safety practitioners may be able to move into management by taking on more responsibility. They may be able to gain promotion within their company, but they often have to change employers. They could also specialise in a particular industrial sector such as nuclear safety, offshore oil and gas, or hazardous substances.
The work is varied and may involve:
preparing and implementing health and safety policies and strategies
working with managers, unions and others to provide a safe working environment
keeping up to date with new health and safety laws
training employees and making sure they are able to do their job safely.
Health and safety practitioners normally work 37 hours a week, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Although the work is office based, practitioners spend a lot of time in other workplaces. These can include factories, processing plants, shops or other working premises.
Salaries may range from around £17,000 to £50,000 a year.
Health and safety practitioners need:
good written and verbal communication skills
knowledge of technical and operational processes
to be able to present complex information in a simple manner, to a wide range of people
to be interested in health and safety issues and the law.
There are opportunities for health and safety practitioners in all types of industries and sectors. These include construction, education and training, hotels and restaurants, hospitals, local authorities and national government agencies.
To become a health and safety practitioner, people can either take a full-time course first, or start work and study for qualifications part time or by distance learning. There are several degree courses available in occupational health, safety and health, or safety management. Maturity is an advantage in this job.
Most health and safety practitioners have a degree. They then train on the job and attend courses that may be run by training departments, local colleges or universities. Once qualified, health and safety practitioners have to keep their professional knowledge up to date.
Health and safety practitioners may be able to move into management by taking on more responsibility. They may be able to gain promotion within their company, but they often have to change employers. They could also specialise in a particular industrial sector such as nuclear safety, offshore oil and gas, or hazardous substances.
Health and safety practitioners create, maintain and improve health and safety procedures in the workplace. They make sure that safety policies, practices and laws are followed to prevent accidents, incidents and health problems.
The work is varied and may involve:
preparing and implementing health and safety policies and strategies
working with managers, unions and others to provide a safe working environment
keeping up to date with new health and safety laws
training employees and making sure they are able to do their job safely.
Health and safety practitioners normally work 37 hours a week, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Although the work is office based, practitioners spend a lot of time in other workplaces. These can include factories, processing plants, shops or other working premises.
Salaries may range from around £17,000 to £50,000 a year.
Health and safety practitioners need:
good written and verbal communication skills
knowledge of technical and operational processes
to be able to present complex information in a simple manner, to a wide range of people
to be interested in health and safety issues and the law.
There are opportunities for health and safety practitioners in all types of industries and sectors. These include construction, education and training, hotels and restaurants, hospitals, local authorities and national government agencies.
To become a health and safety practitioner, people can either take a full-time course first, or start work and study for qualifications part time or by distance learning. There are several degree courses available in occupational health, safety and health, or safety management. Maturity is an advantage in this job.
Most health and safety practitioners have a degree. They then train on the job and attend courses that may be run by training departments, local colleges or universities. Once qualified, health and safety practitioners have to keep their professional knowledge up to date.
Health and safety practitioners may be able to move into management by taking on more responsibility. They may be able to gain promotion within their company, but they often have to change employers. They could also specialise in a particular industrial sector such as nuclear safety, offshore oil and gas, or hazardous substances.
Wednesday 5 November 2008
Health and Safety Course
Health and Safety Training CoursesThe Basic Health and Safety CourseA 6 hour course covering the basics relating to Health and Safety legislation and is suitable for all staff of premises who are concerned or affected by Health and Safety. Candidates who successfully complete a multiple-choice questionnaire are awarded the Basic Health and Safety Certificate.
The Intermediate Health and Safety for Supervisors A new course designed for those in the workplace who have responsibility in Health and Safety beyond personal safety. It lasts 18 hours and will develop key areas of health and safety practice and provide an introduction to Health and Safety management techniques.
The Advanced Health and Safety Certificate A 30 - 40 hour training course for those whose job entails managing Health and Safety within the workplace. Apart from a 3 hour written examination candidates must also complete two assignments and those who achieve the required mark will be awarded the advanced Health and Safety Certificate.
Risk AssessmentPrinciples and Practice Certificate This new course has been designed for those employees who are required to carry out risk assessments as part of their duties under current Health and Safety law. It can be completed in one day, however candidates are required to carry out Health and Safety Risk Assessment on their own premises within a six week period. On successful completion of the course candidates will be awarded a nationally recognised certificate in risk assessment.
Manual Handling A a 3 hour module designed to give a practical view of manual handling activities in the workplace. It can be added on to the Basic Health and Safety Course or it may be offered as a stand-alone course.
COSHH This is a new module to cover the requirements of COSHH regulations. It may be added onto the Basic Health and Safety Course.
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Group Training Certificate This can be customised for your own business. The aim is to cover the basic skills involved in the delivery of training to groups. Candidates participate in the skills sessions and are required to plan and deliver effective courses such as the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and the Basic Health and Safety.
Stress Awareness Course A half day course designed to raise the level of awareness of the causes of stress. Candidates carry out a stress self assessment exercise as part of the course.
How to Book a CourseAll courses can be held "in house- or local venues at times to suit and to fit in with shifts, evening and weekend working. The costs of the courses will vary with the level of training required and discounts are available where a large number of candidates require training. Course can also be held at weekends and evenings.
Who to ContactEnvironmental HealthTrafford CouncilTrafford Town HallTalbot RoadStretfordM32 0YJ
Email: environmental.health@trafford.gov.uk
The Intermediate Health and Safety for Supervisors A new course designed for those in the workplace who have responsibility in Health and Safety beyond personal safety. It lasts 18 hours and will develop key areas of health and safety practice and provide an introduction to Health and Safety management techniques.
The Advanced Health and Safety Certificate A 30 - 40 hour training course for those whose job entails managing Health and Safety within the workplace. Apart from a 3 hour written examination candidates must also complete two assignments and those who achieve the required mark will be awarded the advanced Health and Safety Certificate.
Risk AssessmentPrinciples and Practice Certificate This new course has been designed for those employees who are required to carry out risk assessments as part of their duties under current Health and Safety law. It can be completed in one day, however candidates are required to carry out Health and Safety Risk Assessment on their own premises within a six week period. On successful completion of the course candidates will be awarded a nationally recognised certificate in risk assessment.
Manual Handling A a 3 hour module designed to give a practical view of manual handling activities in the workplace. It can be added on to the Basic Health and Safety Course or it may be offered as a stand-alone course.
COSHH This is a new module to cover the requirements of COSHH regulations. It may be added onto the Basic Health and Safety Course.
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Group Training Certificate This can be customised for your own business. The aim is to cover the basic skills involved in the delivery of training to groups. Candidates participate in the skills sessions and are required to plan and deliver effective courses such as the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and the Basic Health and Safety.
Stress Awareness Course A half day course designed to raise the level of awareness of the causes of stress. Candidates carry out a stress self assessment exercise as part of the course.
How to Book a CourseAll courses can be held "in house- or local venues at times to suit and to fit in with shifts, evening and weekend working. The costs of the courses will vary with the level of training required and discounts are available where a large number of candidates require training. Course can also be held at weekends and evenings.
Who to ContactEnvironmental HealthTrafford CouncilTrafford Town HallTalbot RoadStretfordM32 0YJ
Email: environmental.health@trafford.gov.uk
Health and Safety
Contractors have revealed what they look for in potential employees and although the right staff may be difficult to find, this does not put firms off from trying, a report says.
And for those of you working, or considering a career, in quantity surveying, if you have experience in the commercial side of the market you could just be what companies are after, Andrea Walton, human resources director from Morgan Est tells the Contract Journal.
"Even when you are dealing with a high volume of CVs, it is important to be able to give people a good experience - they need a positive and quick response," says Ms Walton about the recruitment process.
In news that may interest contracting firms, would-be students are becoming interested in a career in construction, boosted by the sponsorships available to them in the industry, the journal claims.
Steps to get that perfect job include a strong CV, experience and commercial nous, it adds.
Further news which could interest job-seekers out there is that Brymbo-based Read Construction is offering courses aimed at anyone in this field, whether you are already working or looking to work in the industry, reports the Evening Leader.
And for those of you working, or considering a career, in quantity surveying, if you have experience in the commercial side of the market you could just be what companies are after, Andrea Walton, human resources director from Morgan Est tells the Contract Journal.
"Even when you are dealing with a high volume of CVs, it is important to be able to give people a good experience - they need a positive and quick response," says Ms Walton about the recruitment process.
In news that may interest contracting firms, would-be students are becoming interested in a career in construction, boosted by the sponsorships available to them in the industry, the journal claims.
Steps to get that perfect job include a strong CV, experience and commercial nous, it adds.
Further news which could interest job-seekers out there is that Brymbo-based Read Construction is offering courses aimed at anyone in this field, whether you are already working or looking to work in the industry, reports the Evening Leader.
Health and safety jobs
Welcome to New Level Recruitment - specialists in Health and Safety Recruitment.New Level Recruitment specialises in sourcing Occupational Health and Safety professionals for contract and permanent positions in the UK and overseas and operates across all industry sectors (not just those that require a hard hat!). We also place professionals in related industries such as environment, quality and risk management to clients in a variety of industries..
Whether you are looking for Health and Safety staff or for your next Health and Safety job, we aim to make the process as transparent and painless as possible and to use our own experience of working in Health and Safety and in recruitment to assist you.
As a niche market recruiter our reputation relies on the quality of the service we provide and as an owner operated business our focus is on results. We work closely with our clients and our candidates and pride ourselves on providing a professional and ethical recruitment service to the Health and Safety and related industries.
To find out how our expertise can be of benefit to you and your business, just call our specialist HSE recruitment team on 0845 270 1640 or email info@newlevelrecruitment.com
New Level Recruitment is a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and operate within the guidelines of the REC Code of Practice for the recruitment industry. For more information about these guidelines and what they mean for you, either visit the REC website or call us on 0845 270 1640.
New Level Recruitment are also members of TEAM, a global network of independent recruitment experts. This gives us the advantages synonymous with a local agency whilst also benefiting from a substantial support network. By linking their services, together TEAM members provide a comprehensive range of services from town to town, city to city and country to country.
Whether you are looking for Health and Safety staff or for your next Health and Safety job, we aim to make the process as transparent and painless as possible and to use our own experience of working in Health and Safety and in recruitment to assist you.
As a niche market recruiter our reputation relies on the quality of the service we provide and as an owner operated business our focus is on results. We work closely with our clients and our candidates and pride ourselves on providing a professional and ethical recruitment service to the Health and Safety and related industries.
To find out how our expertise can be of benefit to you and your business, just call our specialist HSE recruitment team on 0845 270 1640 or email info@newlevelrecruitment.com
New Level Recruitment is a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and operate within the guidelines of the REC Code of Practice for the recruitment industry. For more information about these guidelines and what they mean for you, either visit the REC website or call us on 0845 270 1640.
New Level Recruitment are also members of TEAM, a global network of independent recruitment experts. This gives us the advantages synonymous with a local agency whilst also benefiting from a substantial support network. By linking their services, together TEAM members provide a comprehensive range of services from town to town, city to city and country to country.
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