OSHT Flashcards Exam 1.2

OSHT Flashcards Exam


Occupational safety and health technology (OSHT) is a certificate offered by many institutions worldwide. The field of occupational safety and health technology covers the inspection of sites in order to identify risks and make recommendations in order to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislation.
Elements of the training in the process of receiving an OSHT certificate include accident prevention, inspection and investigation, fire protection systems and such elements as are deemed necessary for the candidate’s career related activities. A qualified occupational safety and health technologist is intimately acquainted with health and safety regulations within the relevant industry sector. For example, the petro-chemical or construction industries. Excellent communications skills are required, as such officers are often involved in presenting health and safety training, as well as being required to liaise with top management regarding their findings.