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Posted By Adam P
Can someone please tell me what qualifications are generally needed to be a recognised safety Inspector
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Posted By DP
Definitely not a sense of humor, so if you have one forget it!! It's Friday!!
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Posted By ITK
What type of safety inspector?
If you mean LA or HSE then usually a minimum of Level 4 (University Diploma, Degree or NVQ) backed up with an enforcement qualification.
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Posted By corinne
As an ex HSE Inspector I can advise you that you do not need any recognised safety qualification in order to become an HSE Inspector.
You need to be able to demonstrate that you are capable of completing degree level work, so in effect a degree is also not necessary (I am proof of that!). The HSE provide their own excellent training - even though the HSE no longer send trainees on a post graduate diploma in occ health - they now complete NVQ level 5 in health and safety enforcement and on the job training. If you look at the HSE website under 'careers' you can gain further guidance on what exactly is required.As far as I am aware they do not plan to recruit in the near future!
Unfortunately I am not aware of the qualification requirements of LAs.
Hope this helps
Corinne
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Posted By ITK
For LA refer to my previous response.
As an former LA Inspector I am proof of that!
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Posted By corinne
It may be worth noting that the HSE and the LA can be distinguished by the type of premises they inspect. The HSE inspect premises that are deemed to be 'higher risk' workplaces such as large factories where as the LA deal with 'lower risk' activities such as warehouses and shops.
Corinne
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Posted By Edward Shyer
Corrine,
FLT driver moving flammable liquid in a factory high risk HSE enforce?. FLT driver moving flammable liquid in a warehouse low risk LA enforce.
Thank you for the enlightenment, I always thought that the different enforcement covered by the HSE /LA was down to the type of premises / workplace not the the level of risk.
Again thank-you
Ted
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Posted By corinne
Well the type of workplace and the risk associated with it are linked - quite logical really!
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Posted By Edward Shyer
corrine,
Sorry I may be missunderstanding of your point.
using my example of the flt driver
same activity = same level of risks?
different work areas
different enforcement
cannot see the link to the risk factor being higher for the HSE enforcer.
please educate me
Regards
Ted
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Posted By corinne
Ted
I think we need to get back to general terms - I am talking about the workplace and the types of activities that go on in that workplace. For example the potential hazards associated with a chicken factory would be greater than those associated with a warehouse storing boxes.
Hope this helps!
Corinne
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Posted By corinne
Ted,
For further clarification I have taken the following from the HSE website:
'We (HSE) look after health and safety in nuclear installations and mines, factories, farms, hospitals and schools, offshore gas and oil installations, the safety of the gas grid and the movement of dangerous goods and substances, and many other aspects of the protection both of workers and the public. Local authorities are responsible to HSC for enforcement in offices, shops and other parts of the services sector.'
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Posted By Edward Shyer
Corrine,
Thank you for this but in general terms are we not talking about the types of premises depends on which enforcing agency actually carry out the enforcement and not the level of risk associated with the premises.
Regards
Ted
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Posted By corinne
I think we will have to agree to disagree on this one!
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Posted By holmezy
Corrine, Ted.....
I'm with Ted on this. A few years ago we changed from a manufacturing site with high risks to a storage siight with high risk, but a few less of them!! and we have moved from HSE to LA. So in my eyes, regulatory authority dependes on function of business, not level of risk.
Wooden spoon now removed and stiring has ceased.....
Holmezy
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Posted By corinne
We are singing off the same hymn sheet!! Your example demonstrates my point exactly. Your premises changed from HSE enforced when you were manufacturing goods (perceived as a high risk process) to LA enforced when you became a storage unit.
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Posted By pol
Hi there adam,
Training required to become a Local Authority Inspector requires that you complete a BSc. or MSc in Environmental Health. The former qualification generally takes 4 years with one of those years on placement. The MSc can be gained in 2 years and is a particularly intensive route including placements. The course includes not only health and safety but Housing, Environmental protection, Public health, Food Hygiene and Food Standards and other disciplines. if you want more detailed info e-mail me direct.
PS.
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Posted By MT
pol, that's only if you are an EHO. If, like me, you are an Authorised Officer, then that is not the case. You can become a local authority inspector with some prevous H&S experience and qualifications, then on the job training and the NVQ Level 5 in H&S Regulation.
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Posted By pol
Duely noted MT thanks for the info. No offence intended
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Posted By CRT
Adam.
I cannot comment on the requirements for HSE inspectors,however for LA (non-EHO`s), generally (i stress)
you need part 1 NEBOSH or equivalent then you will undergo on-the-job training and development and gain additional qualifications in line with the individual LA`s preference (ie) NVQ or NEBOSH Dip. You could have a look on the CIEH jobs-on-line, you can then see the job specs, person specs etc.
Good luck
Colin
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Posted By MT
It's ok pol - none at all taken! :-)
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Posted By tez
Just popped in seeing the content of his thread from officers, HSE and LA inspectors.
On my soap box, LAs are getting better at enforcing safety ( not all i must say) and businesses are getting better at defending their cause. To that end many LAs are now putting their Inspectors (FTE) through NVQ 5 for Regulators route.
I myself am nearing the completion of this study and advoctae that this is the way forward of standards for all H & S Inpectors. No i am not fresh out of Uni and yes i have been working in H & S for a fair few years and a few as a regulator, so i recognise that for many doing the study will only mean they are benchmarked-which is a good thing.
.... Off my soap box............ Ps we enforce Warehousing as well as many other industry activities and yes are getting/wanting more ( eg MVR)
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Posted By Tony Brunskill
In general HSE enforce in areas that were covered by the Factories Act 1961 and local authorities cover those premises detailed in the Offices Shops and Railway Premises Act 1964. There is statutory provision for the transfer of responsibility between the EAs.
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