Most large companies employ a safety manager to oversee the safety of its employees and minimise risk in the workplace. This is a hands-on job, working closely with other employees in a leadership role. These influential people need to have good interpersonal skills and a dedication to enforcing the rules of the company
Safety managers typically report to the human resources department. Their main roles are to reduce the risks in the workplace and increase safety awareness to prevent accidents. They also develop and implement safety programs, procedures and policies. The construction industry and hotels and resorts are common employers
When an accident happens at the workplace, the safety manager investigates it, prepares the reports and handles any workman compensation claims. There is usually some consultation work with insurance companies in this position
Some managers travel from site to site, but most work at one location. Most employers require a Bachelors degree in risk management or the health field and five years of previous experience in a related position. Average salaries in the this field are £53,000 a year.