OHS professionals implement OHS programs that impact people. Therefore, it is important for an OHS professional to be knowledgeable and skilled in important people centric competencies that enable a strong connection between OHS and the workers’ adoption of OHS programs and processes that create a strong health & safety culture. In order to act as an effective resource in the workplace, an OHS professional should be able to:
– Demonstrate people-centric skills
– Demonstrate critical influencing skills
– Develop wellness programmes
– Facilitate work-modification plans or return-to-work plans
– Support training and worker progression opportunities