Skills Occupational Health And Safety Consultant

(OHS) in Canada
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Find out what skills you typically need to work as an occupational health and safety
consultant (OHS) in Canada. These skills are applicable to all Inspectors in public and
environmental health and occupational health and safety (NOC 2263).

Expertise
People working in this occupation usually apply the following skill set.

Investigate outbreaks of diseases and food poisoning

Conduct surveys and monitoring programs of the natural environment
Collect samples of materials for analysis
Inspect spills of hazardous chemicals or products
Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
Initiate enforcement procedures to fine or close an establishment
Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
Inspect products and processing methods; prepare reports and ensure that
regulations governing health, quality and safety are followed
Develop and implement health and safety plans

Skills and knowledge

The following skills and knowledge are usually required in this occupation.

Skills
Service and Care Help - Service and Care
Protecting and Enforcing
Management Help - Management
Evaluating
Analysis Help - Analysis
Inspecting and Testing
Planning
Analyzing Information
Researching and Investigating
Communication Help - Communication
Advising and Consulting
Teaching and Training
Information Handling Help - Information Handling
Processing Information
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 Knowledge
Law and Public Safety Help - Law and Public Safety
Public Safety and Security
Mathematics and Science Help - Mathematics and Science
Biology
Chemistry

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