Health And Safety Adviser

Background

A Health and Safety Adviser helps organisations identify and manage risks that could harm people at work. They inspect workplaces, create safety policies, train employees on hazards, and investigate accidents to prevent them happening again. They work across many industries including construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and offices.

Similar Roles

Lessons to help you on this path

Health and Safety in Ireland - An Introduction

Next Step Roles

Health and Safety Manager→Health and Safety Director→Occupational Health Specialist→Risk Management Consultant

Publications

Health and Safety at Work MagazineSafety and Health Practitioner

Books

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 ExplainedManaging Health and Safety at WorkAccident Prevention Manual

Key Figures

Judith HackittJill ThistlewoodPhil CleggCathy Snell

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference363.11, 658.408For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Safety AdviserOccupational Health and Safety AdviserSafety OfficerHSE Adviser

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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