Posted By Heathrow
Hi, I've always found it worthwhile to put together a quick presentation, show them what your involved in, what you've done etc. Just a simple powerpoint thing

Posted By Jean
I'd guarantee that they will ask you for what you consider would be the main risk areas in their organisation.

Take the job description, and ask yourself, how could I evidence what I have achieved against the different points.

What do you consider to be your greatest strengths, and possibly what do you consider would be your greatest weakness?

Give an example of a situation you have handled badly?

If you found yourself in a situation where some one wasn't complying with the company policy, how would you address the situation?

They will certainly be wanting to know a little about the research you have undertaken prior to the interview. Try to slot your research - experience (relevance) into your responses.

Good luck, I hope it works out for you.

Jean

Posted By emma jane
Hi,

I have worked in Health and Safety in the Maunafacturing industry for 5 years. You will probably find that you are given the opportunity to identify the hazards faced by their particular industry. Do a lot of research into what they do? What is their product? What hazards do they face? I.e a lot of manufacturing places have a big problem with musculoskeletal injuries. Do some research into this. You will always get questions on accident investigation? What in your eyes makes a safe site.? Try to answer these questions with specific reference to the characteristics of the company. Try to avoid being generic and tailor each answer to the company in question. Look interested, ask plenty of questions yourself, remember an interview is a two way thing. Once they have decided that you have sufficent knowledge they will be trying to work out whether or not you will fit into their company culture. Thats why its so important to find out as much as you can beforehand. Act professional, do sell yourself and don't be afraid to comment on Health and Safety in their organization if asked. The person that can give their own opinions on things and can back them up with good solid arguements / legislation will stand out over someone who sits and nods their head and agrees that health and safety in their organization must be marvellous. It rarly is. Don't be surprised if there is a practical element to the interview. You may have to present figures i.e accident - to determine your presentation / communication skills. You may have to conduct a risk assessment of the workplace and either report back on your findings or write a report on them. This is very common. There is a website called 101 interview questions or similiar it is very good and thought provoking if you work your way through those questions and do adequate research into the compnay you will be well prepared. Remember to address everybody on the panel and if you get a chance try to get across your commitment to Health and Safety why you find it so important and why you feel that you can encourage others to do the same. Other typical questions include - name a time you have had to influence someone to embrace H & S , comply with law, what legislation have you recently implemented and how. Best of luck