Health And Safety Officer

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Investigate outbreaks of diseases and food poisoning
• Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
• Collect samples of materials for analysis
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• Develop and implement health and safety plans
• 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
• Train, direct and motivate staff
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Oversee development of communication strategies
• Manage training and development strategies
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Conduct performance reviews
• Advise senior management
• Oversee the analysis of employee data and information
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

• Occupational health and safety

Type of industry experience

• Food

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan