£16,120
Average salary at age 20
£41,600
Average Salary
39
Average hours per week
Description
Jobholders in this unit group use specialist technical skills and knowledge to protect people from health risks associated with the environment in which they live and work. They maintain and safeguard standards, including taking legal action to enforce relevant legislation with regard to public health policy.Main Tasks
- Inspects businesses for compliance with legislation on health and safety, food hygiene and food standards and takes appropriate action in the event of non-compliance;
- Follows up complaints of unsafe workplaces, investigating accidents;
- Investigates outbreaks of food poisoning, infectious diseases or pests;
- Monitors radiation activity, levels of noise, air, land and water pollution and takes appropriate action when safety levels are exceeded;
- Ensures animal welfare for compliance with legislation, issues licences for premises such as pet shops, zoos and abattoirs;
- Gives talks at public enquiries and meetings, ensures compliance through education, advice and enforcement;
- Initiates legal proceedings and gives evidence in court.
Qualifications
Entrants normally require a degree accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) or the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) in addition to a work-based training placement, followed by professional examinations.What Environmental health professionals studied in higher education
| Occupation | Percentage Value |
|---|---|
| (C1) Biology | 4 |
| (F1) Chemistry | 1 |
| (F7) Science of aquatic & terrestrial environments | 2 |
| (F6) Geology | 2 |
| (F8) Physical geographical sciences | 11 |
| (D4) Agriculture | 2 |
| (A3) Clinical medicine | 7 |
| (B6) Aural & oral sciences | 2 |
| (F9) Others in physical sciences | 2 |
| (H2) Civil engineering | 3 |
| (M2) Law by topic | 4 |
| (B9) Others in subjects allied to medicine | 56 |
| (X3) Academic studies in education | 2 |
| (D6) Food & beverage studies | 2 |
| (C6) Sport & exercise science | 2 |
UK Prospects
9000
Workforce Size
2.41%
Predicted growth 2024 - 2027
1695
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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