About this career
Transport health and safety inspectors are responsible for maintaining safety standards, reducing risk to company, staff and customers and achieving industry standards. They evaluate existing security systems to determine potential risks in all transport sectors such as road and sea transport, and develop policies and procedures that minimise the risk to properties, employees and computer systems.
Essential skills
act with a high level of safety awareness
adhere to OHSAS 18001
assess transport risks
build business relationships
conduct environmental surveys
consider ergonomic aspects of urban transportation
develop a health and safety prevention plan for road transport
develop appropriate health and safety measures in accordance with available resources
develop contingency plans for emergencies
develop environmental policy
foster compliance with health and safety rules by setting an example
maintain updated professional knowledge
manage health and safety standards
manage vehicle cleaning plan
monitor employee's health
monitor legislation developments
perform risk analysis
prepare audit activities
promote the use of sustainable transport
Required knowledge
health and safety measures in transportation
SA8000
Also known as
road transport health and safety manager
road occupational health and safety manager
transportation safety manager
road health and safety risk assessor
road transportation health and safety director
