Job Description
Our client is looking for an occupational hygienist, to ensure that occupational health, safety, ergonomics, and human factors principles are fully integrated into the design to eliminate or minimize health risks at source, with particular emphasis on the prevention of occupational disease and long-term health impacts.
Main duties include Noise exposure and control at source
Vibration exposure (hand–arm and whole-body vibration)
Risks associated with carcinogens and cancer-causing agents
Respiratory disorders, including exposure to dusts, fumes, vapours, and gases
Skin reactions and dermatitis, including contact with hazardous substances
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) arising from poor ergonomics, manual handling, or repetitive tasks
Exposure to hazardous substances, including COSHH-regulated substances
Mental illness risks, including work-related stress, cognitive overload, isolation, and psychosocial hazards
Fatigue-related risks, including shift patterns, workload, task duration, and recovery opportunities Qualifications/Experience:
Essential Appropriate qualifications in occupational health and safety, ergonomics, human factors, or related disciplines
Proven experience addressing occupational health risks such as noise, Respiration, vibration, hazardous substances, MSDs, and mental health through design
Knowledge of relevant occupational health legislation and best practice
Experience working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary
Experience in undertaking exposure monitoring and developing audit schedules and plans. Desirables Experience within the construction and or rail industries – applying OH consultation.
Experience of providing written detailed OH reports.
Accredited by SEQOHS (Safe Effective Quality Occupational Health Service) Contract dates TBC
Rates TBC and determined by experience
For more information, please email ASHRA
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