Safety and Health Officer
あんぜんえいせいがかり
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist responsible for ensuring workers' safety and health in the workplace through legal compliance, risk assessments, safety training, environmental monitoring, and more.
Description
The Safety and Health Officer maintains and improves workplace safety and health standards by overseeing compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and related regulations, conducting risk assessments, safety patrols and environmental monitoring, and providing safety and health training to workers. Additionally, it handles initial responses to incidents, aggregates and analyzes near-miss reports to develop improvement measures, and works on the continuous improvement of the work environment.
Future Outlook
With strengthened legal regulations on occupational safety and health and rising corporate risk management awareness, demand for specialized personnel is expected to increase steadily.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Good at coordinating / Good at explaining / High safety awareness / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Flexitime / Office Work / Remote Work Possible / Site Inspections / Training Participation
Career Path
Safety and Health Officer → Hygiene Supervisor (Officer) → Safety and Health Management Supervisor → Labor Safety Consultant → Management Position (Factory Manager, Administrative Director, etc.)
Required Skills
Data Analysis / Knowledge of safety and health regulations / Report Preparation / Risk Assessment / Safety and Health Training
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Data Visualization / First Aid / ISO45001 Internal Auditor
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze business risks and develop countermeasures. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure safety by not overlooking small anomalies. |
| Communication Skills | Necessary for safety training and coordination with stakeholders. |
| Planning & Organization | To create safety and health plans and inspection schedules. |
| Problem Solving | Essential for investigating accident causes and developing countermeasures. |
Related Qualifications
- Hygiene Manager (First-Class / Second-Class)
- Labor Safety Consultant
- Safety and Health Promoter
Aliases
- Hygiene Management Staff
- Safety and Health Officer
- Safety and Health Supervisor
Related Jobs
- General Affairs Staff
- HR Staff
- Labor Safety Consultant
- Labor Standards Inspector
- Occupational Physician