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Occupational Health Nurse:
Occupational Health Nurses (OHNs) are fully
qualified Registered Nurses who observe the
working conditions and hazards in a workplace.
OHNs work in many industries including
manufacturing, mining, construction and office
work.
The main duties of an Occupational Health
Nurse include:
- Recognizing and preventing hazards in the work
place
- Treating injuries encountered by workers
- Educating employers and employees on personal
protective equipment
- Assessing the work environment
- Informing employees and employers of common
workplace illnesses and injuries
- Documenting illnesses and injuries
- Educating employers on the law in relation to
Occupational Health
Where they work:
Occupational Health Nurses work in many
different environments including schools,
construction sites, factories, hospitals and
offices. Some work as independent consultants,
providing services to many clients. The
government also employs Occupational Health
Nurses to carry out inspections on working
environments.
Qualifications:
Occupational Health Nurses are qualified
registered nurses, who have received additional
training in Occupational Health. The American
Board for Occupational Health Nurses (ABOHN)
offers the following credentials:
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN)
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse-Specialist
(COHN-S)
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse/Case
Manager (COHN/CM)
- Certified Occupational Health
Nurses-Specialist/Case Manager (COHN-S/CM)
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse/Safety
Manager (COHN/SM)
- Certified Occupational Health
Nurse-Specialist/Safety Manager (COHN-S/SM)
On completion of one of the above programs,
Occupational Health Nurses must pass a licensing
exam from the state in which they wish to
practice.
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