Occupational Hygienist

Job Description Occupational HygienistTo ensure occupational health, safety, ergonomics, and human factors are built into the design of a project from the start. The goal is to remove or reduce health risks at the source and help prevent long-term health issues or occupational disease.Key Responsibilities1. Provide Occupational Hygiene Input Across All Design StagesSupport concept, preliminary, detailed design, and handover phases.Ensure health risks are considered early and addressed effectively.2. Identify and Assess Health Risks in the DesignFocus on recognising and managing risks such as:Noise exposureVibration (hand-arm and whole-body)Carcinogens and cancer-causing agentsRespiratory hazards (dust, fumes, vapours, gases)Skin irritation and dermatitisMusculoskeletal disorders (from poor ergonomics, manual handling, or repetitive tasks)Hazardous substances (including COSHH-regulated materials)Mental health risks (stress, cognitive load, isolation, psychosocial hazards)Fatigue risks (shift patterns, workload, duration of tasks)3. Assess Exposure and Recommend ControlsReview how people may be exposed to noise, vibration, airborne contaminants, and hazardous substances.Evaluate engineering controls such as substitution, enclosure, isolation, and ventilation.Aim to reduce or eliminate reliance on administrative controls and PPE.Provide recommendations aligned with the hierarchy of control.4. Ensure Compliance with Relevant StandardsCheck design compliance with occupational health and safety legislation.Ensure alignment with regulations and guidance relating to:Occupational exposure limitsCOSHH / hazardous substance managementNoise and vibrationManual handling and ergonomicsHealth surveillance requirementsIdentify non-compliances and suggest corrective actions.5. Collaborate and Integrate Health Requirements into the DesignWork with clients, designers, engineers, and stakeholders.Take part in design risk workshops (e.g., HAZID, HAZOP, task-based assessments).Attend design and coordination meetings as required.Embed occupational health considerations into safety-in-design processes.DeliverablesThe Occupational Hygienist will provide:Occupational health design review reports at key design stagesNoise, vibration, and hazardous substance assessment inputsErgonomics and human factors assessmentsContributions to the design risk registerRecommendations for eliminating or reducing risks through designInputs to safety-in-design and health-in-design documentationA final report outlining how key health considerations have been addressedOn-site occupational hygiene assurance and clinical assessment supportDevelopment and implementation of exposure monitoring and audit plansQualifications and ExperienceEssentialQualifications in occupational health and safety, ergonomics, human factors, or a related fieldExperience managing health risks such as noise, respiratory hazards, vibration, hazardous substances, MSDs, and mental health risksStrong understanding of occupational health legislation and best practiceExperience working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teamsExperience conducting exposure monitoring and developing audit schedulesDesirableExperience in the construction and/or rail sectorsExperience producing detailed occupational health reportsSEQOHS accreditation--- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-07