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K - knowledge
L - language skills and knowledge
S - skills
S1 - communication, collaboration and creativity
S2 - information skills
S3 - assisting and caring
S3.0 - assisting and caring
S3.1 - counselling
S3.2 - providing health care or medical treatments
S3.3 - protecting and enforcing
S3.3.0 - protecting and enforcing
S3.3.1 - complying with health and safety procedures
- act as contact person during equipment incident
- act with a high level of safety awareness
- adhere to health well-being and safety
- adhere to OHSAS 18001
- adhere to standards of national and international safety programmes
- adhere to the ALARA principle
- apply HACCP
- apply health and safety standards
- apply health and safety when picking
- apply measures to prevent snow removal safety hazards
- apply radiation protection procedures
- apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
- apply safety management
- apply safety procedures in laboratory
- arrange surgery operating site
- assemble health and safety resources in cultural venues
- assess HACCP implementation in plants
- assume responsibility for maintaining a safe ship environment
- balance the project requirements with health and safety concerns
- comply with electrical safety regulations
- comply with food safety and hygiene
- comply with legislation related to health care
- comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
- comply with railway safety standards
- comply with the principles of self-defence
- comply with veterinary inspection standards
- conduct fire safety inspections
- conform to cosmetics regulatory requirements
- consider ergonomic aspects of urban transportation
- contribute to protecting individuals from harm
- control food safety regulations
- enforce health and safety regulations for bread products
- enforce railway safety regulations
- enforce regulations of selling tobacco to minors
- enforce safety procedures when working at heights
- enforce sanitation procedures
- ensure adherence to aerodrome procedures
- ensure annual safety inspections
- ensure appropriate packaging of dangerous goods
- ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety
- ensure cage safety requirements are followed
- ensure compliance with airport security measures
- ensure compliance with noise standards
- ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
- ensure compliance with safety legislation
- ensure health and safety in escort services
- ensure health and safety in manufacturing
- ensure health and safety of customers
- ensure health and safety of dive teams
- ensure health and safety of staff
- ensure health and safety of visitors
- ensure implementation of safe driving practices
- ensure maintenance of fuel distribution facilities
- ensure no harmful effects on feed additives
- ensure operability of protective equipment
- ensure passage metal detection
- ensure pharmacovigilance
- ensure safe loading of goods according to stowage plan
- ensure safe operation of railway during repairs
- ensure safety in electrical power operations
- ensure safety in hospitality establishment
- ensure safety in international aviation
- ensure safety in the production area
- ensure safety of exercise environment
- ensure safety of exhibition
- ensure safety of healthcare users
- ensure safety of mobile electrical systems
- ensure safety regulations in dealing with infectious diseases
- ensure stock storage safety
- execute safety assurance exercises
- fasten safety devices
- follow airport safety procedures
- follow health and safety precautions in social care practices
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- follow hygienic practices in fishery operations
- follow hygienic procedures during food processing
- follow industry codes of practice for aviation safety
- follow nuclear plant safety precautions
- follow procedures in the event of an alarm
- follow safety precautions in a gaming room
- follow safety precautions in fishery operations
- follow safety precautions in printing
- follow safety precautions in work practices
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- follow standards for machinery safety
- follow up on safety breaches
- follow zoo safety precautions
- foster compliance with health and safety rules by setting an example
- guarantee students' safety
- handle scanning material safely
- identify surveillance devices
- implement airside safety procedures
- implement safety management systems
- implement the airside safety auditing system
- initiate life preserving measures
- install safety devices
- maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
- maintain facility security systems
- maintain professional boundaries in social work
- maintain safety systems
- maintain vessel safety and emergency equipment
- manage health and safety
- manage health and safety standards
- manage infection control in the facility
- manage major incidents
- manage safety standards for inland water transport
- manage safety standards for maritime water transport
- minimise occupational hazards in dentistry practice
- monitor customer safety on apron
- monitor well safety
- oversee operational safety on trains
- pay attention to safety while performing forestry operations
- perform high risk work
- perform small vessel safety measures
- perform small vessel safety procedures
- prepare safety exercises on ships
- prevent damage in a furnace
- prevent fire in a performance environment
- prevent health and safety problems
- prevent work accidents
- promote animal welfare
- protect health and safety when handling animals
- protect health and well-being while using digital technologies
- recognise the hazards of dangerous goods
- regulate animal health standards
- safely detonate explosives
- select hazard control
- stand high temperatures
- supervise hygiene procedures in agricultural settings
- supervise worker safety
- survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment
- take action on food safety violations
- take measures against flammability
- test soil load bearing capacity
- undertake navigation safety actions
- use of air traffic services document
- use paint safety equipment
- use personal protection equipment
- use safety equipment in construction
- verify distillation safety
- wear appropriate protective gear
- wear cleanroom suit
- wear protective equipment against industrial noise
- work ergonomically
- work safely with chemicals
- work safely with pyrotechnical materials in a performance environment
- work with respect for own safety
S3.3.2 - complying with environmental protection laws and standards
S3.3.3 - complying with operational procedures
S3.3.4 - verifying identities and documentation
S3.3.5 - maintaining and enforcing physical security
S3.3.6 - protecting privacy and personal data
S3.3.7 - ensuring compliance with legislation
S3.4 - providing information and support to the public and clients
S3.5 - preparing and serving food and drinks
S3.6 - providing general personal care
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

This concept is obsolete

set safety and security standards

transversal skills and competences

life skills and competences

applying health-related skills and competences

demonstrate awareness of health risks

assisting and caring

protecting and enforcing

complying with health and safety procedures

follow safety precautions in work practices

set safety and security standards

skills

management skills

developing objectives and strategies

developing health programmes

plan health and safety procedures

set safety and security standards

Concept overview

Description

Determine standards and procedures to ensure safety and security in an establishment.

Alternative Labels

implement health and safety procedures

set security and safety standards

establish safety-related measures

set standards for safety and security

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

occupation specific skills and competences

Relationships

Broader concepts

Narrower skills

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders.

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Current version: ESCO v1.2.1 (Last update 10/12/2025)