Environmental Officer

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks:

• develops implements and reviews environmental health management plans and occupational health and safety plans
• prepares and implements plans and strategies for the safe economic and suitable disposal of commercial industrial medical and household wastes
• advises on and enforces relevant legislation
• implements prevention programs and strategies for communicable diseases food safety wastewater treatment and disposal systems recreation and domestic water quality and any contaminated or hazardous substances
• works to minimise air sea water and noise pollution to improve health outcomes
• identifies hazards assesses and controls risks in the workplace
• develops implements and monitors programs minimising workplace and environmental pollution involving chemical and physical hazards
• promotes ergonomic principles within the workplace such as matching furniture equipment and work activities to the needs of employees
• inspects and audits workplaces processes plant chemical and physical hazards for legislative compliance
• trains employees in personal protective equipment and safe working procedures
• records and investigates injuries and equipment damage as well as reports on safety performance
• coordinates the return of injured workers to the workplace.

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