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K - knowledge
L - language skills and knowledge
S - skills
S1 - communication, collaboration and creativity
S2 - information skills
S2.0 - information skills
S2.1 - conducting studies, investigations and examinations
S2.2 - documenting and recording information
S2.3 - managing information
S2.4 - processing information
S2.5 - measuring physical properties
S2.6 - calculating and estimating
S2.7 - analysing and evaluating information and data
S2.8 - monitoring, inspecting and testing
S2.8.0 - monitoring, inspecting and testing
S2.8.1 - testing electrical and mechanical systems or equipment
S2.8.2 - monitoring operational activities
S2.8.3 - monitoring financial and economic resources and activity
S2.8.4 - monitoring safety or security
- advise on bridge inspection
- analyse ergonomics in different workplaces
- assess ergonomics of the workplace
- carry out covert security observations
- check ride safety restraints
- conduct airport safety inspections
- conduct fire tests
- conduct on board safety inspections
- conduct workplace audits
- detect flaws in rails
- determine fire risks
- ensure cleanliness of food preparation area
- ensure hotel security
- ensure inspections of facilities
- ensure security on ships
- ensure vessel security
- evaluate industrial hygiene
- examine area after blast
- examine civil structures
- examine the conditions of buildings
- examine ventilation system
- follow-up actions resulting from railway facilities inspections
- identify airport safety hazards
- identify hazards in the workplace
- identify land mines
- inspect aircraft manufacturing
- inspect airfield facilities
- inspect building systems
- inspect compliance with hazardous waste regulations
- inspect construction sites
- inspect engine rooms
- inspect mine safety conditions
- inspect road signs
- inspect scaffolding
- inspect sewers
- inspect sport stadium
- inspect vessel
- inspect vessel manufacturing
- inspect water wells
- interrupt diving operations when necessary
- maintain rail infrastructure
- maintain safe working conditions in performing arts
- make health, safety and environment assessments
- monitor amusement park safety
- monitor building security
- monitor civic recycling sites
- monitor parking areas to maintain security
- monitor sales area for security reasons
- monitor security measures
- monitor security procedures in warehouse operations
- operate railway freight monitoring technologies
- perform lookout duties during maritime operations
- perform park safety inspections
- perform tram equipment checks
- perform underwater bridge inspection
- search for explosive devices
- secure premises
- supervise pool activities
- supervise security at manned access gates
- test safety strategies
- undertake inspections
- visit places of work
S2.8.5 - monitoring environmental conditions
S2.8.6 - monitoring health conditions of humans and animals
S2.8.8 - testing and analysing substances
S2.8.9 - inspecting food safety and quality
S2.8.10 - monitoring quality of products
S2.8.11 - testing vehicles
S2.9 - monitoring developments in area of expertise
S3 - assisting and caring
S4 - management skills
S5 - working with computers
S6 - handling and moving
S7 - constructing
S8 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
T - transversal skills and competences

monitor work site

skills

information skills

monitoring, inspecting and testing

monitoring safety or security

monitor work site

Description

Description

Regularly ensure that working conditions on site meet health and safety requirements; ensure that the proposed work will not pose a threat to the physical integrity of others.

Alternative Labels

carry out health and safety monitoring for work environments

conduct work environment health and safety monitoring

conduct work site health and safety monitoring

ensure health and safety of work environment

ensure health and safety of work site

monitor work environment

monitor work site

oversee work environment

oversee work site

supervise work environment

supervise work site

undertake health and safety monitoring for work sites

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

cross-sector skills and competences

Relationships

Broader concepts

Narrower skills

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.2 (Last update 22/02/2024)