construction safety manager

Construction safety managers inspect, enforce and control health and safety measures at construction sites. They also manage workplace accidents and take action to make sure that safety policies are correctly implemented.

Alternative Labels

construction health and safety supervisor

construction safety supervisor

health and safety manager

health and safety manager on construction sites

health ans safety supervisor

safety advisor

safety manager

safety manager on construction sites

safety officer

safety supervisor

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

advise on safety improvements apply safety management follow health and safety procedures in construction monitor construction site prevent work accidents supervise worker safety use safety equipment in construction write work-related reports

Essential Knowledge

construction methods environmental legislation human factors regarding safety incidents and accidents recording

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on construction materials assist with emergencies check compatibility of materials clear accident site determine fire risks ensure conformity to specifications follow up on safety breaches inspect construction supplies make time-critical decisions manage major incidents supervise staff test safety strategies undertake inspections work ergonomically write specifications

Optional Knowledge

building materials industry construction product regulation contract law fire prevention procedures

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3f54ceba-3c4e-4ba1-8ddb-9e49a881a60a

Status

released

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