Occupational safety specialist: qualification requirements

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The Training Center of the Labor Institute (Labor Research Institute) offers training in the field of labor protection in various formats.

• In person;
• Remotely;
• In webinar format.

Training is conducted by professionals with a high level of competence:

• qualified teachers with practical experience in the field of labor protection and industrial safety;
• members of working groups involved in the development of bills and by-laws;
• experts with international experience.

Occupational safety training: what is it?

Current need

Labor activity, to one degree or another, has a negative impact on the health of workers. The high level of industrial injuries and occupational diseases indicates the need to find new methods and means of preventing them.

International experience convinces us of the effectiveness of an integrated approach to solving the problem. It is based on 2 directions:

• professional approach to occupational safety training;
• internal motivation of workers, consisting in strict compliance with all safety standards and regulations established in production.

Objectives of occupational safety training

The main purpose of training and knowledge testing:

• increasing the level of labor safety prevention;
• reduction of injuries at work;
• reduction in the level of occupational diseases.

Training objectives for managers of organizations and structural divisions:

• increasing the efficiency of the labor protection system at work;
• formation of competencies in the modern organization of management and management of the labor protection system;
• improving working conditions for workers;
• reducing the likelihood of accidents and injuries at work.

Goals of employee training:

• safe working conditions that allow you to preserve life and health.

The occupational safety training system includes 2 blocks:

• compulsory training - for all employees, managers, employers of enterprises and organizations.
• additional training - for employers with an increased level of responsibility, the desire to achieve an increased level of labor protection, the absence of injuries, and the formation of a business reputation. And also for workers seeking to acquire new competencies that are in demand due to changing characteristics of work activity.

What documents should I submit to undergo an independent qualification assessment?

In order to undergo an independent qualification assessment, send the following to an independent qualification assessment center:

• application for an independent qualification assessment;
• a copy of your passport or other identity document;
• documents that confirm the level of education and work experience;
• consent to the processing of personal data.

The application can be submitted by a labor protection specialist, his legal representative or an authorized representative in paper or electronic form. This is indicated in paragraph 2 of Appendix 2 to Order of the Ministry of Labor dated December 2, 2016 No. 706n. To find out the list of documents that can confirm the level of education and work experience, on the website https://nok-nark.ru, go to the “Information about qualifications” section and select the qualification for which you will take the exam. The list is indicated in the basic information.

This is indicated in the information of the Ministry of Labor.

Contents of compulsory training

1. Occupational safety training program (40 hours)

• Mandatory study for all employees and managers of the enterprise.
• Normative base:

• Resolution of the Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation dated January 13, 2003 No. 1/29 “On approval of the Procedure for training in labor protection and testing knowledge of labor protection requirements for employees of organizations” with amendments and additions dated November 30, 2020.

2. Professional retraining

• Mandatory for occupational safety specialists (current and future) who do not have relevant education.
• Normative base:

• Professional standard “Specialist in the field of labor protection”;
• Order of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of Russia dated May 17, 2012 N 559n “On approval of the Unified Qualification Directory of positions of managers, specialists and employees, section “Qualification characteristics of positions of managers and specialists carrying out work in the field of labor protection.”

What are the requirements for the head of the labor protection service?

1. Educational requirements for the head of the labor protection service:

• higher education in labor protection, or
• any higher education + additional education in labor protection in the form of professional retraining.

2. Work experience requirements:

• At least 5 years of work experience in the field of labor protection.

3. Labor functions:

• performs all labor functions of a labor protection specialist specified above;
• determination of strategic goals and objectives in the field of labor protection;
• distribution of powers, responsibilities and duties in the field of labor protection;
• budgeting in the field of labor protection.

Level of assigned qualification – 7

Contents of additional training

1. Advanced training program (72 hours) - in-depth compulsory training program (40 hours)

IMPORTANT! Training under advanced training programs (72 hours) can replace compulsory training (40 hours).

• Managers and specialists of labor protection services, members of commissions for testing knowledge of labor protection requirements.
• Regulatory base: GOST 12.0.004-2015. "Interstate standard. System of occupational safety standards. Organization of occupational safety training. General provisions."

2. Variable programs for advanced training and professional retraining

• They include practice-oriented forms and methods: seminars, corporate trainings, business games, quests.
• The direction of training is to improve competencies in the field of labor protection.

Requirements for a specialist to perform function C

Possible job title: 1) head of labor protection service, 2) labor protection specialist.

Requirements for education and training: 1) higher education in the field of training “Technosphere Safety” or corresponding areas of training (specialties) to ensure the safety of production activities; 2) or higher education and additional professional education (professional retraining) in the field of labor protection.

Experience requirements: at least 5 years in the field of occupational safety and health.

Special conditions for admission to work: if the employer has hazardous production facilities, appropriate training and certification in the field of industrial safety.

Who should receive occupational safety training?

1. Mandatory standard training course on labor protection (40 hours)

• Students: all managers and specialists of organizations.
• Legal basis:

• Labor Code of the Russian Federation;
• The procedure for training in labor protection and testing knowledge of labor protection requirements for employees of organizations.

IMPORTANT! Training on labor protection and testing of knowledge of labor protection requirements for managers and specialists of the organization can be organized in the organization itself, subject to the presence of a commission to test knowledge of labor protection requirements.

2. Advanced training in labor protection for managers and specialists of organizations (72 hours)

• Students: heads of enterprises and organizations, their deputies, heads and specialists of labor protection services, engineering and technical workers of organizations and enterprises, as well as members of commissions for testing knowledge of labor protection requirements and authorized persons for labor protection of trade unions.
• Legal basis: Art. 76. Federal Law “On Education in the Russian Federation” dated December 29, 2012 N 273-FZ:

“The following are allowed to master additional professional programs:

persons with secondary vocational and (or) higher education;

persons receiving secondary vocational and (or) higher education.”

3. Professional retraining in accordance with the professional standard “Specialist in the field of labor protection”

• Students: occupational safety specialists who do not have higher professional education in the field of training “Technosphere Safety” or corresponding areas of training (specialties) to ensure the safety of production activities.

4. Training on safety requirements when performing various works

• Students: workers in blue-collar professions (for example, “Rules on labor protection when working at height”).

5. Other advanced training programs, professional retraining, seminars, trainings

• Students: managers and specialists interested in deepening their knowledge in the field of labor protection.

What education does an occupational safety specialist need?

Requirements for the education of workers responsible for technosphere safety are specified in the professional standard “Specialist in the field of labor protection” No. 524n dated August 4, 2014 and the Unified Qualification Directory of Positions.

In organizations employing more than 50 people, an OT service is created. Its manager must have higher education or professional retraining (additional vocational training programs of 250 hours or more) in the field of labor protection. If the company has less than 50 people, the employee responsible for the safety of work processes must undergo occupational safety training and receive a certificate of testing knowledge in the field of occupational safety.

In small companies, in order to save money, the head of the organization can deal with briefings, logs and other documentation himself. To do this, he needs to undergo 40 hours of training.

To become an occupational safety specialist, you can: • enroll in a university and receive a higher education in the field of “Technosphere Safety” • undergo professional retraining in similar programs on the basis of any higher education • undergo professional retraining in the same programs on the basis of any secondary vocational education. But you must have at least 3 years of work experience in the OT field.

Frequency of mandatory occupational safety training

Established on the basis of current legislation. May vary depending on the type of training.

1. Initial training

• Procedure: when applying for a job or transferring to another position.
• Scope: determined in accordance with the job description.

2. Regular training

• Once every 3 years - for specialists and managers.
• Once a year - for workers.

3. Extraordinary training

Conditions:

• appointment to a new position (for persons who do not have sufficient knowledge);
• accident, accident;
• violations identified by the audit;
• a break of more than 1 year in the position;
• requirement of officials in connection with the identified lack of knowledge;
• launch of new equipment, changes in the production process;
• changes in current legislation.

4. Professional retraining in accordance with the professional standard “Specialist in the field of labor protection”

• One-time training during employment.

We are witnessing how a new approach to the development of a system of professional qualifications is being formed in Russia. Its main task is to prepare modern, in-demand, highly qualified specialists and ensure their training in accordance with the needs of the labor market. A clear and flexible system of criteria for personnel assessments and requirements for compliance with professional standards for various specialties, levels, areas of training and retraining is being developed. A new system is emerging in the form of industry councils for professional qualifications and qualification assessment centers. Through them, an independent assessment of qualifications is carried out. Today, for some qualifications this is a mandatory procedure, for others it is voluntary.

We publish current articles about important changes in the field of the national qualification system. But our readers cannot help but be concerned about the main question.

Will this procedure be mandatory for occupational safety specialists?

Yes, this will be a mandatory procedure. Compliance with the professional standard “Occupational Safety and Health Specialist” will be checked.

The Ministry of Labor believes that this will be a more convincing procedure than periodic training; it will allow a more objective and reliable assessment of the qualifications of labor protection specialists. This is very important, since the Ministry of Labor is introducing new standards related to prevention, identification of hazards, and risk management. Without a qualified service or occupational safety specialist, it will be difficult for an employer to build a safety management system in accordance with the law.

In addition, the Ministry of Labor believes that this is a more economical way for employers. Estimates from the Ministry of Labor show that periodic three- and even five-year training is more expensive than confirmation of qualifications.

The examination site has already been opened and officially started working on the basis of the Intersectoral Center for Expertise and Audit of Occupational Safety and Health in the North-West Region.

The draft Federal Law “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation (in terms of improving mechanisms for the prevention of industrial injuries and occupational morbidity, compliance with labor legislation and other regulatory legal acts containing labor law standards)”, which was prepared by the Ministry of Labor of Russia, can be found Here .

There is an example of an assessment tool for qualification

We would like to remind you that from July 1, 2020, the obligation to apply professional standards was introduced not only in terms of job titles, but also in terms of requirements for education, knowledge and skills. For occupational safety specialists, it is necessary to apply it if compensation and benefits are provided for performing work in these positions, or restrictions are established (Part 2 of Article 57 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation) or if the requirements for the qualifications of an employee are established by regulatory legal acts (Law of May 2 2020 No. 122-FZ “On amendments to the Labor Code of the Russian Federation and Articles 11 and 73 of the Federal Law “On Education in the Russian Federation”).

All organizations in the above cases are required to apply the professional standard “Specialist in the field of labor protection”. According to Article 217 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation, a labor protection specialist must have appropriate training or experience in this field. The professional standard contains characteristics of the knowledge and skills of an employee that he must master as a result of appropriate training.

If the legislation establishes qualification requirements, it means that an employee applying for the position of “Occupational Safety and Health Specialist” must meet them, i.e. Only a specialist who has confirmed his qualifications according to the professional standard can be suitable.

Occupational safety training: where to take it?

1. Directly in the organization itself, which has a commission to test knowledge of labor protection.

• The commission for testing knowledge of labor protection is created by order of the head of the organization.
• The commission includes at least 3 people who have been trained in labor protection in the prescribed manner.
• Knowledge testing is carried out at the end of the training, organized in the prescribed manner.

Requirements for organizing occupational safety training directly in the organization:

• Availability of training programs developed and approved by the head of the organization.
• Availability of a qualified specialist to conduct training.
• Equipment of a special room for training.
• Purchase and use of educational materials.

2. In training centers and other institutions and organizations engaged in educational activities (hereinafter referred to as training organizations).

Requirements for training centers, institutions and organizations:

• License for the right to conduct educational activities.
• Teaching staff specializing in the field of labor protection.
• Availability of appropriate material and technical base.

Reason: Resolution of the Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation of January 13, 2003 No. 1/29.

• Accreditation by the Russian Ministry of Labor.

Reason: Order of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of Russia dated April 1, 2010 N 205n “On approval of the list of services in the field of labor protection, the provision of which requires accreditation, and the Rules for the accreditation of organizations providing services in the field of labor protection.”

How to pass an independent qualification assessment

In order to understand what qualifications need to be confirmed, compare your work experience and education with the qualification requirements that are posted on the website nok-nark.ru in the “Information about qualifications” section. To assess the qualifications of a labor protection specialist, you can use the following qualifications:

• occupational safety specialist (6th qualification level);
• specialist in the development and implementation of a labor protection management system (6th qualification level);
• head of the labor protection service (7th qualification level).

The difficulty of the exam depends on the level of qualification chosen.

The exam consists of two parts: theoretical and practical. It is carried out face-to-face at an independent qualification assessment center. You can find out the address of the nearest center on the website nok-nark.ru. The exam is administered by an expert group. Examples of exam tasks are posted on the website nok-nark.ru in the “Assessment Tools” section. To view the task, select a professional qualification from the list, open it, scroll down and follow the link to the location of examples of assessment tool tasks. To check the level of qualifications, assessment tools are used, which are developed on the basis of a professional standard. They contain tasks for the theoretical and practical stages of the exam and criteria for their assessment (Order of the Ministry of Labor dated November 1, 2016 No. 601n).

Issued documents

Persons who have successfully completed the training programs are issued documents of the established form upon completion of training: a certificate of testing knowledge of labor protection requirements, a certificate of advanced training, a diploma of professional retraining.

The specific type of document depends on the completed curriculum.

1. Compulsory training program 40 hours

• Certificate of testing knowledge of labor protection requirements.
• Validity period: 3 years from the date of issue.
• Reason for issue: minutes of the meeting of the certification commission signed by an inspector of the State Labor Inspectorate.

2. Additional training program 72 hours

• Certificate of testing knowledge of labor protection requirements.
• Validity period: 3 years from the date of issue.
• Certificate of advanced training.
• Reason for issue: minutes of the meeting of the certification commission signed by an inspector of the State Labor Inspectorate.

3. Professional retraining program 256 hours

• Diploma of professional retraining in the field of labor protection.
• Diploma Supplement.
• Validity period is unlimited.
• Reason for issue: minutes of the meeting of the certification commission.

The processing time for documents (certificates, diploma with attachment) is from 3 to 5 days.

Lost certificates can be restored based on the Minutes of the meeting of the certification commission.

Monitoring how the OSMS works

The table below sets out the requirements for an occupational safety specialist who monitors the functioning of the occupational safety management system.

Fines for lack of occupational safety training

Violation of labor protection requirements and the absence of documents confirming completion of training, in accordance with the administrative code, is the basis for holding an official and a legal entity, as well as a person engaged in business activities without forming a legal entity, liable.

Types and forms of liability are defined in Art. 5.27.1 Code of Administrative Offences:

"3. Admission of an employee to perform job duties without undergoing training and testing knowledge of labor protection requirements in accordance with the established procedure

• Administrative penalty:

• From 15 to 25 thousand rubles. — on officials and persons carrying out entrepreneurial activities without forming a legal entity;
• From 110 to 130 thousand rubles. - for legal entities.

5. Commitment of administrative offenses provided for in parts 1-4 of this article by a person previously subjected to administrative punishment for a similar administrative offense (repeated violation)

• Administrative fine from 30 to 40 thousand rubles. or disqualification for a period of 1 to 3 years - for officials;
• Administrative fine from 30 to 40 thousand rubles. or administrative suspension of activities for up to 90 days - for persons engaged in business activities without forming a legal entity;
• Administrative fine from 100 to 200 thousand rubles. or administrative suspension of activities for up to 90 days - for legal entities.”

Liability and fines if employees do not have a labor safety certificate?

Fines and sanctions for violation of labor protection legislation are provided for in Art. 5.27 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation:

*Excerpt from Art. 5.27 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses

In case of repeated violation of labor protection requirements at the enterprise, disqualification occurs for a period of 1 to 3 years.

The presence of occupational safety certificates gives the employer protection from liability in the event of emergency situations related to the safety of employees and their consequences:

• fines;
• imposition of administrative and criminal liability;
• suspension of activities.

certificate can conduct briefings, train other employees, and also be responsible for .

Who should be certified in labor protection?

All employees of each enterprise must undergo occupational safety training and knowledge testing of occupational safety requirements in accordance with Art. 225 TKRF.

Training in an accredited training center in the field of occupational safety must be completed by:

• managers;
• specialists responsible for labor protection at the enterprise (organization).

The remaining employees are trained at the enterprise itself with the participation of a previously created commission from among employees trained in accredited training centers, who were issued certificates of the appropriate type.

An employee who has been issued an appropriate occupational safety certificate can conduct briefings, train other employees, and also be responsible for labor protection.

In September 2020, our training center received Accreditation from the Ministry of Labor of the Russian Federation No. 4025 , which gives us the right to train employers and employees in the basics of labor protection.

Cost of services for obtaining an occupational safety certificate for managers and specialists

Cost of services for obtaining a certificate of labor protection for blue-collar workers

Occupational Safety and Health Training Program

List of documents required for certification:

• Details of your company.
• Application for each specialist.
• His length of service at your company.

After a specialist has completed training and certification in labor protection, our training center will issue him a certificate of testing knowledge of labor protection requirements, drawn up according to the standard template for everyone.

You can ask all your questions about training and certification in occupational safety and health to the employees of ProExpert LLC by phone: 8 800 700-02-26

Upon completion of the training course, the training center issues

certificate of testing knowledge of labor protection requirements of the established form.

For questions regarding occupational safety training, you can contact the specialists of ProExpert LLC by phone.

Labor safety training for employees

When hired, an employee undergoes training as part of his job responsibilities no later than one month from the date of employment. Training is carried out upon appointment to a new position, upon transition from one organization to another, and if the break in work was more than 1 year.

After appointment to a new position, the employee is allowed to work, having previously familiarized him with his job responsibilities, including the section on labor protection, local regulations and working conditions in force at the enterprise.

Employees are trained in labor safety in special vocational educational institutions or training centers that have the necessary licenses.

Employees are trained in industrial safety in educational institutions that have a license to carry out educational activities in the field of additional education. prof. education on industrial safety. Managerial employees are required to undergo occupational safety certification in educational institutions that have received a license from the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation.

In accordance with the Regulations on the system of continuous training, knowledge testing and certification on labor protection of employees of organizations, educational institutions must have the necessary educational and material base, must be provided with information and methodological support for conducting theoretical and practical lessons on labor protection in full accordance with the developed educational programs and recommendations.

After training at an educational institution, employees receive a state-issued certificate or in the form established by the Department of Labor. Employees who have trained in industrial safety and passed the exam are issued by the educational institution with a certificate of completion of training in the field of industrial safety.

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Extraordinary certification of workers' labor protection is carried out in the following cases:

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2. If the technological processes during work were changed, new equipment was introduced, new materials or raw materials began to be used, requiring additional knowledge in the field of labor protection.

3. If the employee has been transferred to a new position that requires different or broader knowledge in the field of labor protection.

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Occupational safety training remotely

Modern and most popular training format.

Advantages of distance learning:

• The best option for students. Possibility to independently choose a convenient training time.
• Availability. Residents of any region of Russia, having access to a computer with Internet access, can undergo training without leaving their locality.
• On-the-job training. This form of training is ideal for those professionals who cannot regularly attend classes.
• Quality of training. Using active forms of learning with participation in network conferences and seminars, online discussions with the teacher.
• Favorable tuition fees compared to full-time courses.

How to get education on labor protection remotely?

You can study to become a labor protection specialist remotely. This is convenient because... allows you to get an education without going on vacation or losing your salary. In addition, you can choose any educational institution you like, no matter where it is located.

If you have chosen the distance learning format, you may be sent training materials and assignments by email. But higher-level educational institutions that care about the quality of education will definitely offer you to study in a specially created distance learning system. You receive and complete all tasks in your personal account, and a diploma or certificate is sent by Russian Post.

At the Academy of Business and Systems Management, distance learning is available for all educational programs being implemented. Access to programs is possible from any device: smartphone, tablet, laptop. After submitting an application and paying for training in your personal account, you will learn lecture material, take tests, and complete practical assignments. During the training process you will have a personal curator. All materials for ABiUS programs are prepared by teachers and developers - current industry professionals.

Cost of independent qualification assessment (IQA)

Occupational safety specialist (6th level of qualification) price - 9,024 rubles. 00 kop. (nine thousand twenty-four rubles 00 kopecks)

The cost of an independent qualification assessment is calculated in accordance with the “Methodology for determining the cost of services for an independent qualification assessment in qualification assessment centers of the Council for Professional Qualifications in the Sphere of Occupational Safety, Social Protection and Employment” approved by the Decision of the Council for Professional Qualifications in the Sphere of Occupational Safety, Social Protection and Employment employment of the population (minutes of September 12, 2020 No. 3). The cost of the service takes into account direct and indirect costs and expenses incurred by the qualification assessment center to conduct an independent assessment of the applicant’s qualifications.

List of required documents

• A document confirming the presence of higher education in the field of training “Technosphere Safety” or in the corresponding areas of training (specialties) to ensure the safety of production activities;

OR

• A document confirming higher education;
• A document confirming the availability of additional professional education (professional retraining) in the field of labor protection;

OR

• A document confirming the availability of secondary vocational education;
• A document confirming the availability of additional professional education (professional retraining) in the field of labor protection;
• A document confirming at least 3 years of experience in the field of labor protection.

How does the professional exam work?

The exam is conducted by a commission of 3 people who have an expert certificate for this qualification. The exam consists of a theoretical and practical part. The theoretical part includes questions with a choice of one or multiple correct answers. In the practical part, it is necessary to complete tasks for the implementation of labor functions, labor actions in real or model conditions in accordance with approved assessment tools.

Issued documents

Based on the results of a positive result of passing the professional exam, the applicant is issued a certificate of qualification as a labor protection specialist (6th level of qualification) for a period of 5 (five) years.

Based on the results of a negative result of passing the professional exam, the applicant is issued a conclusion with recommendations.

Professional retraining in labor protection

Select study program

* — The program name can be any of the above.
All programs are aimed at confirming compliance with the qualification “Specialist in the field of occupational safety and health”. * — Students who cannot attend face-to-face classes receive a video recording of the face-to-face class and can get answers to questions.

All educational programs for professional retraining are developed on the basis of Federal State Educational Standard of Higher Education 20.03.01 “Technosphere Safety” (Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia dated March 21, 2016 No. 246) and the professional standard “Specialist in the Field of Occupational Safety and Health” (Order of the Ministry of Labor of Russia dated 4.08.2014 No. 524n).

The purpose of professional retraining in labor protection:

obtaining the competence necessary to perform a new type of professional activity, acquiring new qualifications.

Categories of trainees:

Citizens over the age of 18 with secondary vocational and (or) higher education; persons receiving secondary vocational and (or) higher education.

Forms of training:

• correspondence (using e-learning and distance learning technologies).
• Conditions for full-time and part-time study are discussed separately.

Duration/period of training:

256 hours/90 days; 296 hours/105 days; 502 hours/180 days.

It is possible to reduce the training period: 256 hours - up to 32 days / 296 hours - up to 37 days / 502 hours - up to 64 days.

Learning outcomes:

Diploma of professional retraining with an annex granting the right to perform a new type of professional activity in the field of labor protection (hold the position of labor protection specialist, head of the labor protection service). Other documents on training according to the application.

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Occupational safety engineer: education and experience requirements

What education should a labor protection engineer have? And is it possible to hire a specialist without experience in this field?

The level of education and qualifications of employees responsible for compliance with labor protection requirements at the enterprise ultimately determines the provision and functioning of labor safety systems and compliance with safety standards and regulations by personnel in the workplace. Therefore, in 2014, the Russian Ministry of Labor approved an order that established the professional standard for “occupational safety specialist.” Now every employer can impose the requirements described in this regulatory document on employees hired for this position.

WHAT THE LAW SAYS

Perhaps the only requirements for an occupational safety engineer are set by the Labor Code of the Russian Federation in Part 1 of Article 217. According to it, the qualification of an occupational safety engineer can be:

• from relevant training in this area;
• or having experience in labor protection.

Thus, the qualification requirements for a labor protection engineer, which are set out in the relevant professional standard, become mandatory. This follows from Part 1 of Article 195.3 of the Labor Code of the Russian Federation.

The basic requirements for a labor protection engineer are given in the order of the Ministry of Labor of Russia dated August 4, 2014 No. 524n. This document establishes a professional standard called “Occupational Safety and Health Specialist”

(edited on January 28, 2017)

It may be noted that the requirements for a labor protection specialist (engineer) are different depending on what main functions your specialist will perform. There are only 3 of them:

1. Implementation and maintenance of the labor protection management system (OSMS).
2. Monitoring the work of the OSMS at the enterprise.
3. Planning, development and improvement of OSMS.

If an engineer is dealing with the development and implementation, as well as ensuring the functioning of an efficient labor protection system at an enterprise (function No. 1), the requirements for him should be as follows:

As you can see here, the educational requirements are not limited to just the “tower”. It is not at all necessary to have an exclusively higher education when performing this function.

If a specialist monitors how the OSMS works (function No. 2), the requirements for such an employee are as follows:

If an occupational safety engineer is engaged in planning, developing and improving the occupational safety management system (function No. 3), the requirements for him are as follows:

As we can see from all of the above, for each qualification of a labor protection specialist, it is necessary to present and implement additional requirements. Namely, if the employer has hazardous production facilities, appropriate training and certification in the field of industrial safety is required.

REQUIREMENTS FOR AN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY SPECIALIST

• education must be higher in a field that ensures safety at work. There may also be a higher education not in this profile, but with additional education in labor protection.
• If an employee has only secondary + additional education in the specialty “Occupational Safety,” he is required to have work experience in this specialty: from 3 years.

Undergo professional retraining in the direction of “Occupational Safety and Health Specialist”

Complete advanced training in areas related to occupational health and industrial safety

Take a training course “Occupational Safety and Health”

Complete pre-certification training and certification in industrial safety and certification in Rostechnadzor

You can at the Professional Training Center

DOWNLOAD DOCUMENTS

Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of November 16, 2016 No. 1204 “On approval of the Rules for conducting an independent assessment of qualifications by a qualification assessment center in the form of a professional exam”

Professional standard “Occupational Safety and Health Specialist”

Order of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of Russia dated May 17, 2012 No. 559n (as amended on February 20, 2014) “On approval of the Unified Qualification Directory of positions of managers, specialists and employees, section “Qualification characteristics of positions of managers and specialists carrying out work in the field of labor protection”

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Training and certification of labor protection specialists

Occupational safety for managers and specialists who have successfully completed it allows them to engage in organizational and managerial activities.
In the process of training both workers and employees on safety regulations. Can take an active part in organizing activities to protect people and nature at the production level of enterprises. Can participate in the activities of organizations in the event of emergency situations, develop regulatory documents that relate to issues of ensuring security at the enterprise level. Occupational safety certification of managers and specialists allows them to participate in the work of organizing measures for territorial protection from negative impacts during natural and man-made emergencies. Implement government measures to ensure safety and take an active part in the process of training employees on safety requirements. The training of occupational safety specialists lasts 256 hours, during which time you will receive both theoretical and practical knowledge that will allow you to successfully implement and maintain a system for managing occupational safety and health. You will be able to monitor the correct operation of the system designed to ensure occupational safety. Learn to properly plan and develop, and if it already exists, then improve systems for managing occupational safety and health. The specialist will be able to solve problems related to regulatory support of the labor protection system.

Everyone who has completed the training will receive the necessary knowledge and skills to implement regulatory support for the occupational safety and health system, train workers in the field of occupational safety, collect, process and transmit information regarding labor conditions and safety, and ensure the reduction of occupational risks, taking into account existing conditions labor. The specialist will be able to monitor current labor protection requirements and working conditions. If appropriate situations arise, he will be able to organize an investigation and keep records of accidents that occurred at the enterprise, as well as occupational diseases. Will be able to correctly determine goals and objectives, carry out occupational safety management processes, assess how effective the existing system is, and, if necessary, improve it.

To receive a diploma, an occupational safety specialist must pass an exam. Only those people who have at least secondary vocational education and have worked in the field of labor protection for at least three years can study. After successful completion of retraining, such a person becomes a labor protection specialist. According to the developed program, the labor intensity is 256 hours. This also includes classroom and extracurricular work. Thus, the training period is 7 weeks.

The cost of training a labor protection specialist is one of the lowest not only in Moscow, but throughout Russia. You can study not only full-time, but also part-time, part-time, and part-time. In the latter case, distance elements are present.

Specialists who have undergone retraining with us receive valuable knowledge and skills in how to protect work safety, preserve the life and health of people, as well as material assets in the work process. In addition, a person who has retrained will master the procedure, as well as methods for assessing the dangers and professional risks of workers in the process of performing their duties. Will be able to correctly develop plans and programs to create the safest possible working conditions and improve these conditions. With us you can learn how to properly manage professional risks. The program contains elements of theory and subsequent consolidation of acquired knowledge in practice. The specialist will learn the existing requirements of legislation and sanitary standards, while learning to take into account the specifics of the work of his enterprise.

During the training process, we provide only the materials necessary for professional activities, including teaching how to correctly use laws, regulations and norms for organizing professional activities. With our help, the work will fully comply with current legislation, sanitary and hygienic standards, decrees and regulations of the government, federal bodies and local governments, you will learn how state regulation in labor protection is carried out.