Safety Officers - Occupations - VTC Occupation Dictionary

Descriptions & Duties

Safety Officers need to check workplace and site safety and ensure all workers are working in a safe environment

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Trade Specific Competencies

Construction project supervision knowledge and skills

As responsible staff of occupational safety and health of construction projects at construction sites, Safety Officers must ensure that occupational safety and health measures at construction sites are properly observed and followed from start to finish. They must coordinate effectively with professionals, peers, site supervisors and workmen to ensure that the projects are free from accidents.

Professional knowledge and skills in construction works

Safety Officers must apply professional knowledge and skills in relation to construction works to solve issues and problems at work from time to time.

Professional knowledge and skills in occupational health and safety

Safety Officers must always apply professional knowledge and skills in relation to occupational health and safety to solve issues and problems at work.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

(i) a bachelor's degree or post-graduate diploma in occupational safety and health, or equivalent, with at least 1-year relevant experience; (ii) a bachelor's degree in Science/ Engineering/ or equivalent, and a recognised certificate/ diploma/ higher diploma/ or equivalent in occupational safety, with at least 1-year relevant experience; (iii) a recognised certificate/ diploma/ higher diploma/ or equivalent in occupational safety and health, with at least 2-year relevant experience (of which 1-year must be post-qualification); (iv) a recognised certificate in construction safety and health, with at least 2-year relevant experience (of which 1-year must be post-qualification)

Experience