Health and safety adviser | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Health and safety advisers work to reduce accidents, injury and health problems in the workplace.

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Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.
Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
Prepare or

Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.
Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
Prepare or review specifications or orders for the purchase of safety equipment, ensuring that proper features are present and that items conform to health and safety standards.
Conduct worker studies to determine whether specific instances of disease or illness are job-related.
Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.
Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.
Review records or reports concerning laboratory results, staffing, floor plans, fire inspections, or sanitation to gather information for the development or enforcement of safety activities.
Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
Help direct rescue or firefighting operations in the event of a fire or an explosion.
Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order.
Train workers in safety procedures related to green jobs, such as the use of fall protection devices or maintenance of proper ventilation during wind turbine construction.
Plan emergency response drills.
Prepare documents to be used in legal proceedings, testifying in such proceedings when necessary.
Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques.
Educate the public about health issues or enforce health legislation to prevent disease, to promote health, or to help people understand health protection procedures and regulations.
Test or balance newly installed HVAC systems to determine whether indoor air quality standards are met.
Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities performed.
Collect data regarding potential hazards from new equipment or products linked to green practices.
Confer with schools, state authorities, or community groups to develop health standards or programs.
Conduct interviews to obtain information or evidence regarding communicable diseases or violations of health or sanitation regulations.
Collect data related to ecological or human health risks at brownfield sites.

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Health and safety advisers typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Health and safety adviser you will typically work between 8am and 6pm.

This occupation tends to be:

Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical,

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* from ONETonline

Average salary
37,301 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Health and safety adviser

38,759 GBP
33,165 GBP

Average salary for part-time Health and safety adviser

Average salary for full-time Health and safety adviser

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15,470 GBP
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15,103 GBP

37,301 GBP
33,165 GBP
38,759 GBP

Salary over time for Health and safety adviser

Salary for this role has increased over time

36,231 GBP
38,218 GBP
35,625 GBP
37,421 GBP
37,730 GBP
37,669 GBP
37,301 GBP
38,361 GBP

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Future outlook for Health and safety advisers

Balanced outlook

33 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

36% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Health and safety adviser and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

60% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
15% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
15% of people in this role have a Master's degree

You'll need:

to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to use your initiative
the ability to work well with others
persistence and determination
legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
knowledge of English language
knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
maths knowledge
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Workplace Safety Management

Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

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