Occupational Safety Specialist

The occupational safety specialist advises and supports the employer and its managers on issues relating to occupational safety, accident prevention and the humane design of workplaces. The occupational safety specialist supports managers in the fulfilment of their tasks and duties in occupational safety and in the implementation of the necessary protective measures.

The most important tasks include:

• investigating workplace accidents and learning lessons for accident prevention,
• occupational safety and workplace inspections to eliminate shortcomings and improve the working environment,
• advising on the procurement of technical equipment and the introduction of procedures and working materials,
• advising on and supporting internal discussions when drawing up and updating risk assessments,
• supporting training courses and information events regarding occupational safety, and
• offering an expert opinion on the planning and installation of work stations.

Alongside the professors and heads of centralised facilities, the Occupational Safety Specialists also provide technical support for the Safety Commissioners in the performance of their duties.

Last but not least, the Occupational Safety Specialist is also a point of contact for all employees in aspects of occupational health and safety.

Their objective is to raise awareness among all those active at the university, i.e. employees, students and staff from external companies, of safe conduct.

The Occupational Safety Specialist supports the employer in matters of occupational safety, accident prevention and ergonomic workplace design.