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A Typical Interview is going on for a role of Safety Officer in one of the organization…. Interviewer: - Do you know the Hierarchy of Controls? Interviewee: - Yes Sir. Elimination, Substitution, Engineering Controls, Administrative Controls, PPE. Interviewer: - Good. Let’s move to next question.       Interviewee: - Sir, Can I ask one question? Interviewer: - Yes Please. Interviewee: - What is the effectiveness of these controls and why some organizations always emphasize on Admin controls or PPE? I mean, I haven’t seen much realization of the first 03 controls. Interviewer: - It depends and varies from organization to organization. Leave it, your answer is correct, let’s move on? Interviewee: - But Sir, In the last many decades, we are still following the same sequence and same controls, don’t you think, the time has come to explore new controls which will fit in the hierarchy and have an actual impact on risk controls. Interviewer: - Do you think that, you will be able to identify or calculate the effectiveness in percentage of all 5 controls. Interviewee: - No Sir, I am having only 4 years and 6 months of experience, and I haven’t come across such calculations. Sorry. Interviewer: - Than it is better, what you know is sufficient, don’t go in much deep. Interviewee: - Ok Sir. Point to Ponder: - “ Do we still have to believe and practice the theories established decades ago, even though the first 02 controls are being practiced very rarely due to obvious reasons and the third one is having its own drawbacks. Actually we only practice and preach the last 02 controls.” My View: - It is the need of hour to divide the Controls in three different verticals.

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Health and Safety Interview Questions: 1. How would you ensure the implementation of effective health and safety measures in the workplace? 2. Can you describe a situation where you had to handle an emergency or accident in a previous role, and what steps did you take to ensure the safety of employees? 3. What strategies would you use to promote a culture of safety among employees and encourage them to follow safety protocols? 4. How do you stay updated with the latest health and safety regulations and best practices, and how would you implement them within our organization? 5. Can you provide an example of a time when you identified a potential hazard or risk in the workplace and took proactive measures to mitigate it? 6. How do you conduct safety inspections and audits, and how would you ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations? 7. Can you explain how you would investigate and report workplace incidents or accidents, and what steps would you take to prevent similar occurrences in the future? 8. What is your approach to training employees on health and safety procedures, and how do you ensure their understanding and adherence to these protocols? 9. How would you handle an employee who consistently disregards safety rules or puts others at risk in the workplace? 10. Can you share any experience you have with developing and implementing emergency response plans, and how you would tailor them to our specific organization and industry?

1. Safety officers face unique challenges that often go unnoticed. During interviews, they may be rejected by HR professionals lacking safety knowledge, leading to missed opportunities due to ego and incompetence. 2. Qualifications for safety officer roles often require a Bachelor's in Technology (B.Tech), a requirement that did not even exist before 2016. This can be a barrier for experienced professionals seeking to enter the field. 3. Implementing changes to improve safety within a company can sometimes be met with resistance, as it may be seen as a waste of company resources. 4. Taking a stand and halting work for safety reasons can lead to being viewed as an adversary within the company, despite prioritizing the well-being of employees. 5. When accidents occur or legal compliance is not met, safety officers are often held accountable and face the repercussions, highlighting the immense pressure they operate under. 6. There is a need for companies to shift their perspective and recognize the crucial role safety officers play in maintaining a safe work environment. However, changing attitudes and practices within organizations may be challenging due to entrenched bad HR practices and political dynamics. Let's advocate for a workplace culture that values and supports safety officers, ensuring they have the resources and respect they need to effectively carry out their vital roles. #SupportSafetyOfficers #WorkplaceSafety.

When hiring a Health and Safety professional, I'd encourage hiring managers not to set a minimum amount of years experience that is required. "You must have 3+ years experience in a dedicated safety role" Why? Safety roles aren't equal. I've met candidates with 2 years' experience that have better experience than that of someone with 5 years' experience. It all depends on what they've been doing for those 2 years. Likewise, a lot of safety professionals have had careers before moving into dedicated safety roles. Many of these people have had safety as part of their role, for example in an operations type role. Instead, focus on the skills the candidate must have and their experience in performing the duties required for the role. Worry less about the years they've had in the game. #healthandsafety #hserecruitment #acquaintedtalent

For those interested to become employable as safety officers, let me mention the following. 1. Make sure your CV is structured properly... Your CV meets the recruiter or company before you do. 2. Brush up on the interview questions. 3. Put yourself out there on LinkedIn and network,network, network. 4. Have telephone etiquette and acquaint yourself with various things like Zoom, Skype,Teams etc. 5. Always advance, continue your studies,seek to gain knowledge,be hardworking and build a name in the industry. 6. Be a safety officer that is vercitile - have knowledge and experience in different types of industries and different types of works. 7.Be teachable,be hardworking a s be consistent

Okay folks, I'm stepping out of my comfort zone here. As someone who tends to keep job searches private, asking for help isn’t easy for me, but I’ve realized how critical it is to leverage my network in the safety field. Lately, I’ve been receiving the same feedback after interviews that has made me rethink how I approach my search. Recently, I had an interview where I walked out absolutely sure I nailed it. I had all the right certifications, demonstrated my passion, and they even said I would be a great asset. And yet, I heard the same thing I’ve been hearing time and time again: "We love everything, but we hired someone with more field experience." This has been a recurring theme, and it’s why I’m turning to all of you—my connections with all the acronyms and industry know-how. I need your help. If you or someone in your network is looking for an entry-level safety professional, I’d be so grateful if you could point me in the right direction. I’m not just looking for any job—I’m looking for the opportunity to grow, apply my skills, and get that hands-on experience. Here’s what I’m aiming for: - Field safety within the construction industry - Preferably within 4 hours of Louisville, KY, but I’m open to travel with per diem - A company where I can learn, grow, and develop my field experience - Available to travel up to 100% of the time What I bring to the table: - OSHA 30, OSHA 510, HAZWOPER 40, STS-C, SHRM-CP, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, CPR/First Aid/AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens - A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health (graduating Spring 2025) - Experience with safety orientation, workers’ comp, and PPE management - A track record of getting people on board with new processes, and an eye for process improvement, quality management, and creating and streamlining SOPs - Lastly, having grown up in a union household, I know how to connect with the trades, meet people where they are, and find common ground to move forward together. If you know anyone who’s hiring, or can help me make the right connections, I’d love the opportunity to chat. Thank you so much for any help you can offer! #OpenToWork #JobSearch #Networking #SafetyProfessionals #ConstructionSafety

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I need your help! 🆘 That is what I heard from a friend of mine recently. 👌 They seen one of my posts on LinkedIn and asked for my advice in moving up in their career as an EHS professional. 👨🏫 Here is what I recommended, 👍 1. Get more certifications or a degree. 📜 Getting a certification in OSHA 30 or 10 General Industry helps stand out more on your resume, also the most sought out certification right now is the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP), which I recommended as well. 2. With a higher role, know how to market yourself. ⚾ When preparing for that role, your resume should highlight how you will solve problems for your potential employer and how you have experience in that. This includes when you secure your interview as well, how well you communicate that helps. My friend during our conversation did not realize they had more experience that they gave themselves credit for. I really appreciate when friends, colleagues, and connections here on LinkedIN gain some helpful information from my posts and reach out to me for help, or to just say how they enjoy my content. ❤️ That is one of the reasons I post, is to share information that can be helpful, and thanks to all of you who let me know you enjoy what I post daily. 😊 I hope this helps someone out there reading this post. 👍 #EHS #Safety #Helpme

The concept of being overqualified for a role makes no sense. The only thing that matters is that people can get the job done. I recently came across a post from Matthew Wohl, and it reminded me of a job I once had. The requirement for the role was a high school diploma and 1 year of experience. Despite this, almost the entire team was 'overqualified'. Most of us had at least an undergraduate degree and multiple years of experience. It didn’t matter; we got the job done, hit our targets and the business grew. I know a few business owners, and not a single one of them cares if they're hiring an 'overqualified' person for a role. They just care that the person will get the job done. It's usually the managers that come up with all these arbitrary rules. When have companies genuinely cared about over-qualification? At many companies, to be considered for a promotion, you must perform at the next level for several months or even years. By that logic, you're effectively overqualified for your current role during that period. Let's call it what it is. Screening out candidates because they are 'overqualified' is simply gatekeeping!