Occupational Hygienist: Hazard Control & Compliance

Chris Mee Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cork-based Occupational Hygienist role focuses on leading efforts to recognize, evaluate and control chemical, physical and biological hazards on client sites across Ireland.

You will ensure compliance with company policies and national occupational health and safety regulations, drive monitoring programs, and work with operations to implement effective controls. This position requires 3–5 years of related safety experience and appropriate occupational hygiene qualifications.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in occupational safety or industrial hygiene, or equivalent
• 3–5 years' experience in progressive safety and training
• Certificate of Operational Competence or Diploma in Occupational Hygiene

Responsibilities

• Undertake monitoring and interpret sampling results
• Develop and implement exposure monitoring and sampling plans that ensure compliance with current codes of practice and legislation
• Collaborate with operational areas to develop control measures for areas such as change in work procedures, ventilation systems, material substitution and evaluation of PPE
• Complete chemical agents risk assessments
• Evaluate and assess the correctness of Personal Protective Equipment in use
• Develop and administer occupational safety and health training as required

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Planning & organization

Training personnel

Education

Bachelor-level qualification in Occupational Safety or Industrial Hygiene

Certificate of Operational Competence or Diploma in Occupational Hygiene

Job description

The Cork-based Occupational Hygienist role focuses on leading efforts to recognize, evaluate and control chemical, physical and biological hazards on client sites across Ireland.

You will ensure compliance with company policies and national occupational health and safety regulations, drive monitoring programs, and work with operations to implement effective controls. This position requires 3–5 years of related safety experience and appropriate occupational hygiene qualifications.