Technician in the health protection of group spaces and places

The main goal of this technician it is to verify conditions of use or occupancy of a space. The space may be public or private, and the technician works in a specific space, such as a neighbourhood, a building or a company. At the same time, this professional may conduct external consulting on other spaces. It is a profession that requires confidentiality, because it deals with sensitive information referring to the health of the persons in the space.

• Perform prevention work in the space. All spaces have related conditions of use or occupancy that guarantee the protection of health. Technicians in the health protection of spaces identify the characteristics of the space and the health conditions it must have. For example, they must consider:
  The conditions of the space based on the people using it (the elderly, small children or adults). There are certain users that need certain, more specific conditions of use or occupancy of the space, such as nurseries.
  The conditions of swimming pools in the space. Enforce specific regulations for swimming pools.
  The conditions of the facilities with regard to public health, for example, verify application of regulations on hygienic-sanitary conditions to prevent and control legionellosis.
  The sanitary conditions of areas for dogs (dog parks).
  The occupancy conditions of the space; this includes buildings and premises within the work area.
  The hygienic conditions of the space may determine, for example, the need to disinfect, or use insecticide or rat poison in the space due to the presence of insects, rats or other pests.
• Conduct inspections. Inspect the space to confirm that it complies with suitable conditions to protect the health of the people that live in it or use it.
  Prepare reports for specific situations to analyse a specific health problem that has arisen in the workspace.
• Help design the space. When the space is designed, may participate by establishing preventive measures that guarantee the protection of human health.
• Must take into account the health regulations affecting the space under inspection.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Infermeria
• Grau: Prevenció i seguretat integral
• Grau: Seguretat

Other specific skills

Analytical thought: Level 2

Initiative: Level 3

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Communication: Level 2

Team work and cooperation: Level 1

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

Healthcare

Working to maintain and improve health, as well as physical and mental well-being, is the primary interest of people who are involved in the field of healthcare. Some of the activities in this field include making diagnoses, prescribing treatments and monitoring illnesses and injuries. These activities also include the application of therapeutic treatments (traditional or alternative) with a view to facilitating the physical recovery of those being treated. To carry out these activities, one must have in-depth knowledge of the human body and medicine, in its various specialisations.

Safety

Those who prefer to work in the field of security enjoy carrying out duties of protection, security and surveillance of individuals, goods, data or information. Activities such as protecting people who work with an entity and their staff in order to prevent offences and crimes, as well participating in processes that investigate criminal activity are examples of the professional tasks that comprise this field. Knowing the laws that are applicable in the field or professional context within which this task takes place is key when carrying out these kinds of activities.

Occupational risk auditor

Prevention officer (in occupational safety)

Prevention officer (in ergonomics and applied psychosociology).

Prevention officer (in industrial hygiene).

Road safety officer

• Work hours

  Full time.

• Salary

  Gross annual salary between 15,000 and 21,600 euros, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Other features

  When an analysis must be conducted, can be arranged with external laboratories.

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  Physical office plus material to develop projects, such as a computer and the necessary software and hardware for the services to be provided.

• Initial investments

  The approximate average cost is around 4,000 euros.