Health and safety training and career.
Discussion
Looking possibly getting into this. (Everyone's favourite subject I know) I currently work in a steel producer so I need to look at longterm options but current company could offer some experience and options before I jump ship.
Is H&S worth while, I see a fair few jobs but unsure on supply.
I can do IOSH FOC through work it that's it. I'll be looking at self funding options for anything else. What's the preference for Nebosh and NCRQ. Nebosh level 6 is required in many jobs and my current place. Would I have to do 1-5 first or can I do level 6 straight off.
Bit of a minefield looking at courses.
Is H&S worth while, I see a fair few jobs but unsure on supply.
I can do IOSH FOC through work it that's it. I'll be looking at self funding options for anything else. What's the preference for Nebosh and NCRQ. Nebosh level 6 is required in many jobs and my current place. Would I have to do 1-5 first or can I do level 6 straight off.
Bit of a minefield looking at courses.
I did my NEBOSH Construction Certificate late last year to support my role as Construction Manager. I did it over weekends with Goldcross training, a month of Saturday and one month of saturdays and sundays. Out of curiousity I looked at doing the Diploma (level 6) and it looks to be massively more work so its not something to be taken on lightly.
While not part of the syllabus one of the things taught is that if you want to be a H&S professional be careful who you work for, and be aware that if the advice you give isnt being taken on board then you may have to walk away. Not a problem if you are consulting for many companies, but more of a problem if you work for a single entity (your current company) and don't want to move on.
While not part of the syllabus one of the things taught is that if you want to be a H&S professional be careful who you work for, and be aware that if the advice you give isnt being taken on board then you may have to walk away. Not a problem if you are consulting for many companies, but more of a problem if you work for a single entity (your current company) and don't want to move on.
CMIOSH here.
I was in H&S for many years and generally enjoyed it.
Always tried to practice sensible safety with the controls in proportion to the risks.
Training can be fun (if you make it so) and I always came away from a session having widened my knowledge.
You'll need a thick skin, relevant industry experience and never be afraid to say when you don't know the answer to a question.
Was tasked with post fatality remediation a few times. There are sadly many companies out there who think it's still Victorian England.
Get all the qualifications (Gen Cert, Dip1 and Dip2 - in my day - then relevant specialist certs) and be prepared to travel.
I was in H&S for many years and generally enjoyed it.
Always tried to practice sensible safety with the controls in proportion to the risks.
Training can be fun (if you make it so) and I always came away from a session having widened my knowledge.
You'll need a thick skin, relevant industry experience and never be afraid to say when you don't know the answer to a question.
Was tasked with post fatality remediation a few times. There are sadly many companies out there who think it's still Victorian England.
Get all the qualifications (Gen Cert, Dip1 and Dip2 - in my day - then relevant specialist certs) and be prepared to travel.
I'm also CMIOSH if you actually know what it's about.
It can be an interesting and rewarding job but it does depend on what industry you work in. You will never know everything and take advantage of any training going.
There are many qualification options now adays and it really depends on if you enjoy studying or not. Most people go for the NEBOSH General Certificate as a starting point and this will at least get the ball rolling.
Feel free to PM
It can be an interesting and rewarding job but it does depend on what industry you work in. You will never know everything and take advantage of any training going.
There are many qualification options now adays and it really depends on if you enjoy studying or not. Most people go for the NEBOSH General Certificate as a starting point and this will at least get the ball rolling.
Feel free to PM
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