Occupational Hygienist

Our client is looking for an occupational hygienist, to ensure that occupational health, safety, ergonomics, and human factors principles are fully integrated into the design to eliminate or minimize health risks at source, with particular emphasis on the prevention of occupational disease and long-term health impacts.

• Noise exposure and control at source
• Vibration exposure (hand–arm and whole-body vibration)
• Risks associated with carcinogens and cancer-causing agents
• Respiratory disorders, including exposure to dusts, fumes, vapours, and gases
• Skin reactions and dermatitis, including contact with hazardous substances
• Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) arising from poor ergonomics, manual handling, or repetitive tasks
• Exposure to hazardous substances, including COSHH-regulated substances
• Mental illness risks, including work‑related stress, cognitive overload, isolation, and psychosocial hazards
• Fatigue‑related risks, including shift patterns, workload, task duration, and recovery opportunities

• Appropriate qualifications in occupational health and safety, ergonomics, human factors, or related disciplines
• Proven experience addressing occupational health risks such as noise, Respiration, vibration, hazardous substances, MSDs, and mental health through design
• Knowledge of relevant occupational health legislation and best practice
• Experience working collaboratively within multi‑disciplinary teams
• Experience in undertaking exposure monitoring and developing audit schedules and plans.

• Experience with in the construction and or rail industries – applying OH consultation.
• Experience of providing written detailed OH reports.
• Accredited by SEQOHS (Safe Effective Quality Occupational Health Service)

Contract dates TBC

Rates TBC and determined by experience

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