Professional knowledge
At the concept level:
1. Strategic planning and management.
2. Role of the European Union and international organisations in labour protection.
At the comprehension level:
1. Business analysis and management systems.
2. Organisation of the labour protection system.
3. Business analysis and management systems.
4. Hazardous industries in labour protection.
5. Organisation and structure of the labour protection system.
6. Company’s manufacturing resources and operational efficiency.
7. Organisation of the labour protection system.
8. Quality process management.
9. Business economics.
10. Business analysis and management systems.
11. Organisation of the labour protection system.
12. Communication and occupational psychology.
13. Organisation of the labour protection system.
14. Adult education.
15. Communication and occupational psychology.
16. Development of methodological materials.
17. Training on labour protection issues.
18. Document management and legal force.
19. Interactive information systems and technologies.
20. Assessment of conformity.
21. Business analysis and management systems.
22. Organisation of the labour protection system.
23. Business analysis and management systems.
24. Organisation of the labour protection system.
25. Resource planning principles.
26. Organisation of the labour protection system.
27. Harmful effects of chemical substances or mixtures in the work environment.
28. Identification of causes and relationships of occupational diseases.
29. Fundamentals of occupational health, occupational medicine, and health promotion.
30. IT systems and solutions.
31. Technical requirements for drawing up documents.
32. Organisation of labour protection and document management.
33. Legal force of a document.
34. European Union and International Labour Organization’s laws and regulations in the field of labour protection.
35. Audit and analysis of processes and data.
36. Organisation of labour protection.
37. Technology security.
38. International practices and scientific research.
39. Occupational health in the work environment.
40. Organisation of labour protection.
41. Business analysis and management systems.
42. Organisation of labour protection.
43. Business analysis and management systems.
44. Organisation of labour protection.
45. Business analysis and management systems.
46. Analysis of technical documentation and its referencing to the requirements of laws and regulations on labour protection.
47. Guidelines and manuals on labour protection.
At the application level:
1. Analysis and management of processes.
2. Principles of organising labour protection.
3. Requirements of laws and regulations, and standards on labour protection.
4. Organisation and structure of the labour protection system.
5. Analysis and management of processes.
6. Management methods.
7. Requirements of laws and regulations, and standards on labour protection.
8. Analysis and management of processes.
9. Management methods.
10. Requirements of laws and regulations, and standards on labour protection.
11. Guidelines and recommendations of supervisory institutions in the field of labour protection.
12. Document management.
13. Methods for assessing effectiveness.
14. Analysis and management of processes.
15. Methods for the assessment of the operation of the company.
16. Methods for assessing effectiveness.
17. Personnel management.
18. Strategic planning and management.
19. Requirements of laws and regulations, and standards on labour protection.
20. Personnel management.
21. Requirements of laws and regulations, and standards on labour protection.
22. Labour protection requirements for the training of employees.
23. Hazardous work, hazardous equipment, hazardous substances, and other specific work.
24. Electrical safety, fire safety, and civil defence requirements.
25. Requirements of laws and regulations, and standards providing for the specialised training of employees on labour protection.
26. Training methods.
27. Requirements of laws and regulations, and standards on labour protection.
28. Safe work methods in work organisation.
29. Methods for improving the efficiency of quality assurance processes.
30. Strategic planning.
31. Requirements of laws and regulations, and standards on labour protection.
32. Environmental protection requirements.
33. Documents of guidelines.
34. International practices and research.
35. Requirements of laws and regulations, and standards on labour protection.
36. Recommendations of guidelines.
37. International practices and research.
38. Principles of labour protection.
39. Principles of occupational ergonomics.
40. Standards related to labour protection.
41. Documents of guidelines.
42. International practices and research.
43. Response to emergency situations.
44. Principles of investigating accidents and identifying their causes.
45. Requirements of laws and regulations, and standards on labour protection.
46. Occupational health of employees, health protection, and health promotion.
47. Laws and regulations governing the occupational health monitoring and measures.
48. Computer science and computer technologies in labour protection.
49. Digitalisation of documents and processes.
50. Laws and regulations, and standards on labour protection.
51. Modern technology tools and programs
52. Qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods.
53. Laws and regulations, and standards on labour protection, fire safety, and electrical safety.
54. Physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psycho-social factors.
55. Calculations and measurements of risk factor parameters.
56. Laws and regulations, and standards on labour protection, fire safety, and electrical safety.
57. Guidelines and manuals on labour protection.
58. International practices and research.
59. Quality management methods.
60. Laws and regulations, and standards on labour protection, fire safety, and electrical safety.
61. Guidelines and manuals.
62. International practices and research.
63. Quality management methods.
64. Laws and regulations, and standards on labour protection, fire safety, and electrical safety.
65. Guidelines and manuals.
66. International practices and research.
67. Quality management methods.
68. Principles of the ergonomics of the work environment.
69. Implementation of the requirements outlined in the technical documentation of work equipment and the binding standards.
70. Methods of assessing work environment risks.
71. Measurement of work environment risk factors.
72. Development of a plan for labour protection measures.
General knowledge
At the comprehension level:
1. Social and political structure of society.
2. Social diversity and the principle of equality.
3. Intercultural interaction.
4. Working conditions and human health as a condition of quality of life.
5. Rights, obligations, and responsibility of the employer and the employee.
6. Possibilities and potential risks of information technologies.
7. Personal data protection requirements.
8. Planning and adoption of decisions.
9. Knowledge management.
10. Innovation technologies.
11. Scientific research methods.
12. Costs and benefits of research.
13. Effective communication techniques.
14. Intercultural communication in a multicultural society.
15. Possibilities and potential risks of information technologies.
16. Security of electronic information.
At the application level:
1. Time planning.
2. Applied communication.
3. General and professional ethics.
4. Extensive and appropriate vocabulary.
5. Functional grammar.
6. Professional terminology.
7. Intercultural communication.
8. Norms of employment relationship.
9. Labour protection, environmental protection, and civil defence requirements.
10. Security of electronic information.
11. Information technologies for data processing, analysis, and management.
12. Self-assessment mechanisms.
13. Planning of education, career, and progress of work.
14. Time planning.
15. Personal development and lifelong learning.
16. Scientific research methods.
17. Basic principles of statistics.
18. Basic principles of statistics.
19. Principles of sustainable development.
20. Professional terminology, including in one foreign language.
21. Argumentation techniques.
22. Effective communication techniques.
23. Conducting of business negotiations.
24. Argumentation techniques.
25. Preparation of reports and publications.

Professional skills and attitudes
1. To understand the interaction and impact of entrepreneurship on workplace safety and health.
2. To formulate labour protection goals in the context of business development.
3. To develop a labour protection system plan to achieve the formulated labour protection goals.
4. To define the priorities of the intended labour protection measures and the related environmental protection measures.
5. To identify the requirements and standards outlined in laws and regulations binding on the company.
6. To identify and manage the processes and resources of the organisational structure of labour protection.
7. To appoint persons who are in charge of and involved in the maintenance of the organisational structure of labour protection.
8. To monitor the implementation and functionality of the organisational structure of labour protection.
9. To identify the specificity of the company’s area of operation in the context of labour protection and environmental protection.
10. To identify the internal and environmental hazard factors and the related laws and regulations, and standards.
11. To define the key parameters or indicators in the field of labour protection and environmental protection.
12. To determine the efficiency indicators and intended results for the labour protection system.
13. To perform an in-depth assessment and analysis of the achieved efficiency results of the labour protection system.
14. To provide recommendations for the improvement of the labour protection system.
15. To analyse the financial indicators and their impact on labour protection.
16. To evaluate the resources and costs required for labour protection at the company.
17. To be familiar with the organisational structure of the company.
18. To understand and define the areas of responsibility for the structural units and managers.
19. To monitor the performance of delegated work in matters concerning labour protection.
20. To collaborate with the representatives and trustees of employees in matters concerning labour protection.
21. To consult with employees when planning the internal workplace monitoring.
22. To ensure the participation of employees in the organisation of labour protection matters.
23. To organise and ensure the training of employees on labour protection issues.
24. To implement the training and monitoring process in matters concerning labour protection.
25. To ensure the maintenance of documentation on the training on labour protection issues and its incorporation into the labour protection system.
26. To organise the training and education of employees on labour protection, healthy and safe work environment, and other related issues.
27. To collaborate with specialists from other fields to ensure appropriate training.
28. To be familiar with company’s requirements for developing internal documents.
29. To be familiar with the laws and regulations on the development of labour protection instructions.
30. To use modern instruments, tools, and technologies to develop educational and training materials.
31. To analyse the situation at the company in the field of labour protection and environmental protection.
32. To develop procedures and methodologies required for the workplace monitoring.
33. To perform the inspection of the work environment and workplace on a regular basis, in the cases referred to in laws and regulations, in accordance with the area of operation and specificity of the company.
34. To ensure the management of information on current labour protection issues at the company.
35. To ensure the development of a plan for labour protection measures by involving the responsible persons.
36. To plan and coordinate labour protection measures.
37. To monitor the implementation, quality, and deadlines of the risk prevention or mitigation plan at the company.
38. To apply the general principles of labour protection defined for the implementation of the plan for labour protection measures.
39. To promote best practice solutions in risk management.
40. To develop a rationale for the feasibility of material and non-material investments to ensure the protection of business, the health of employees, and environmental protection.
41. To identify all non-material and material resources required for the improvement of the work environment and workplace that include software, training, facilities, equipment, including the selection of appropriate personal and collective protective equipment.
42. To conduct the investigation of occupational accidents or participate in the work of the investigation committee.
43. To ensure measures required to provide first aid, contain or limit the consequences of accidents involving hazardous equipment, extinguish fire, and evacuate the employees and other individuals.
44. To assign the responsible persons in emergency situations to undertake the necessary measures.
45. To develop an action plan for the prevention of an emergency situation, including a civil defence plan, if necessary.
46. To conduct employee surveys on their health condition.
47. To organise the mandatory medical examinations.
48. To ensure the management of information related to mandatory medical examinations.
49. To ensure the implementation of the recommendations provided by a certified occupational health and disease physician.
50. To acquire and apply knowledge of various labour protection management systems.
51. To practice various programs and management information technology (IT) systems for the organisation of labour protection measures, including risk prevention.
52. To use information technology solutions for the documentation of processes related to labour protection, including the documentation of the results of work environment risk assessment, labour protection measures, and instructions.
53. To be familiar with the national, European Union, and International Labour Organisation’s laws and regulations in the field of labour protection.
54. To establish a logical and well-founded organisation of labour protection documents.
55. To analyse and systematise the available information in the field of labour protection.
56. To develop internal regulations and other documentation related to labour protection.
57. To analyse the data related to the potential risks to employee safety and health (including the technical documentation of work equipment and hazardous equipment and substances).
58. To define the requirements of laws and regulations, and standards and integrate them into the process of assessing work environment risks.
59. To develop methodology and procedures for the prevention of work environment risks.
60. To identify the sources and consequences of work environment risks by using combinations of qualitative and quantitative methods and use supplementary risk assessment methods, where possible.
61. To develop efficient control measures to reduce work environment risks by using engineering, administrative, or individual protection methods.
62. To document the results of work environment risk assessment and ensure their incorporation into the labour protection system.
63. To formulate and establish engineering, organisational, or administrative measures to prevent or reduce the probability of work environment risks (likelihood of hazards, effects, accidents, losses, injuries, and diseases).
64. To develop processes and methods to integrate the safety indicators into the goals and operation of the company and its management systems.
65. To develop labour protection, health promotion, and environmental protection procedures and standards.
66. To integrate them into the operation of structural units, procurements, and conclusion of contracts.
67. To develop practical recommendations for the monitoring of work environment risks and the policy, procedures, and programmes for the monitoring of work environment risks. To organise the development of educational training materials and the organisation of training on the recognition and monitoring of work environment risks.
68. To supervise the monitoring of work environment risks and its implementation.
69. To verify the results of the implemented measures for the mitigation or prevention of work environment risks based on the results of previous verifications and assessments of work environment risks.
70. To develop methodology and techniques for the assessment of the efficiency of measures for the mitigation of work environment risks.
71. To define measurable analysis and assessment indicators for measures that aim to prevent or mitigate work environment risks.
72. To analyse and assess the resources and costs invested in the measures for the prevention or mitigation of work environment risks.
73. To assess and justify the efficiency (inputs and benefits) of measures for the prevention or mitigation of work environment risks.
74. To familiarise oneself with the measures to be implemented in the company’s work environment.
75. To familiarise oneself with the technical documentation of equipment intended for work.
76. To analyse the technical documentation of equipment manufacturer and the established labour protection measures.
77. To assess the potential work environment risks affecting the health and safety of employees.
78. To establish the necessary labour protection measures.
79. To develop a plan of labour protection measures.
80. To prepare appropriate labour protection documentation.
General skills and attitudes
1. To observe the norms of communication culture and professional ethics.
2. To express own opinion in a well-argued manner and to defend it.
3. To prepare and to publish presentation materials.
4. To be tolerant of different opinions.
5. Ability to reach a compromise.
6. To manage stress in the social communication process.
7. To use critical and creative thinking.
8. To communicate orally and in writing in various professional situations and environments.
9. To use professional terminology.
10. To present issues in both the professional environment and society.
11. To communicate in at least one foreign language.
12. To comply with the requirements of the work procedure rules and internal regulatory enactments.
13. To comply with the obligations and rights of the employee in achieving the common goals of the company’s operation.
14. To organise the workplace and work environment in conformity with the requirements of the laws and regulations on labour protection.
15. To comply with the labour protection, environmental protection, and civil defence requirements.
16. To act responsibly in an emergency situation and to provide first aid.
17. To use information technology tools and services.
18. To communicate in cooperation networks by using the Internet.
19. To search and summarise the obtained information.
20. To store the electronic documentation and data safely.
21. To understand the learning needs for career growth.
22. To systematically acquire new knowledge and experience.
23. To keep up with the latest developments and innovations in the relevant field.
24. To apply the acquired knowledge in practice.
25. To promote own development and self-learning.
26. To be well-versed in research methods in the industry.
27. To compile, systematise, and analyse data on research and developed concepts in the relevant field.
28. To conduct research and develop concepts in the relevant field.
29. To process information obtained from research and the developed concepts in the relevant field by selecting the most suitable solution.
30. To select and process the results of research in the relevant sector.
31. To perform the statistical processing of data and analyse the results.
32. To prepare a report on research results in the relevant sector.
33. To prepare reviews and publications.
34. To provide well-reasoned arguments for own opinion.
35. To interpret the results of research in the relevant sector.
36. To explain and discuss complex or systemic aspects of the relevant sector or issues in the professional field.
37. To store the electronic documentation and data safely.

Professional competences
1. Ability to integrate labour protection issues into the strategic development directions and aims of the company.
2. Ability to assess the business and work environment.
3. Ability to provide well-reasoned arguments for the priorities of the intended labour protection measures and the related environmental protection measures, and their usefulness.
4. Ability to develop and implement the most appropriate model of the organisational structure of labour protection.
5. Ability to assess the conformity of the organisational structure of labour protection.
6. Ability to evaluate the performance of the responsible structural units or other responsible persons in matters concerning labour protection.
7. Ability to identify and address organisational problems of the work environment.
8. Ability to plan labour protection measures and the related environmental protection measures, and integrate them into a single system.
9. Ability to analyse the requirements of laws and regulations, and standards on labour protection, and apply them in practice.
10. Ability to evaluate business processes and their results.
11. Ability to critically evaluate and provide recommendations for the improvement of the labour protection system.
12. Ability to analyse the company’s economic activity and its indicators.
13. Ability to calculate the return on financial investment to be able to plan and formulate labour protection initiatives for the company’s management.
14. Ability to support the structural units and work managers in their participation in labour protection policy.
15. Ability to collaborate with the employer, employees, their representatives, and trustees in matters concerning labour protection.
16. Ability to find the necessary solutions for labour protection while maintaining a balance between the interests of employers and employees.
17. Ability to cooperate with other specialists.
18. Ability to train the employees on labour protection issues.
19. Ability to interpret and present labour protection issues in accordance with the professional preparedness of employees.
20. Ability to effectively use modern instruments, tools, and technologies to demonstrate the training process.
21. Ability develop appropriate labour protection instructions and prepare informative materials on labour protection measures in the work environment for the training of employees.
22. Ability to supervise and monitor the business environment while ensuring the compliance with labour protection requirements at the workplace.
23. Ability to analyse and assess the compliance of the supervision and monitoring results with the requirements of laws and regulations on internal monitoring of the work environment.
24. Ability to implement and practice the applicable scientific, technical, and regulatory aspects of labour protection.
25. Ability to organise and plan work related to the internal monitoring of the work environment, risk assessment, and measures for their prevention or mitigation.
26. Ability to efficiently collaborate with employees involved in the prevention of work environment risks or implementation of the plan for labour protection measures.
27. Ability to objectively evaluate the results of the activities implemented as part of the plan for labour protection measures.
28. Ability to assess the return on the material and non-material investments to ensure the protection of business, the health of employees, and environmental protection.
29. Ability to plan and ensure the resources required to maintain the labour protection system.
30. Ability to assess and establish the conformity of work equipment with the requirements of laws and regulations, and standards.
31. Ability to assess and establish measures for the prevention of occupational emergencies and accidents.
32. Ability to investigate and analyse accidents and identify their causes.
33. Ability to assess and plan the necessary measures in emergency situations.
34. Ability to assess and establish measures for the prevention of occupational diseases.
35. Ability to identify the causes of the detected occupational diseases and their relevance to the work environment.
36. Ability to interpret the information contained in mandatory medical examination reports and implement appropriate measures in the work environment.
37. Ability to create, analyse, and develop databases required for work.
38. Ability to use different programs, e-tools, and e-systems to compile the available data and obtain indicators required to take decisions.
39. Ability to develop internal regulations and education-oriented informative materials in the field of labour protection.
40. Ability to create functional databases of internal regulations on labour protection required for work.
41. Ability to critically assess the compliance of work environment processes, facilities, work equipment, including the use of hazardous substances and equipment, with the requirements of laws and regulations, and standards.
42. Ability to assess the work environment risks at the company.
43. Ability to anticipate the potential occupational and environmental risks related to the reorganisation of the work environment and introduction of new work equipment or new technologies.
44. Ability to use a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to determine health and safety hazards, their conformity with the laws and regulations, and the potential consequences.
45. Ability to use software and devices or equipment required to identify the work environment risks.
46. Ability to apply appropriate strategies intended for the mitigation of work environment risks.
47. Ability to evaluate the field-related theoretical, practical, or scientific literature to develop practical solutions for problems identified during the work environment assessment.
48. Ability to develop labour protection, occupational health, and environmental policies, procedures, and standards, and integrate them into the company’s operational policy.
49. Ability to provide the employees and management with high-quality information and educational materials on the recognition and monitoring of work environment risks.
50. Ability to prepare reports, reviews, and protocols by informing the company’s management and employees thereof.
51. Ability to ensure the monitoring of work environment risks and the management and implementation of projects.
52. Ability to critically analyse the implementation of measures for the prevention or mitigation of work environment risks.
53. Ability to establish and evaluate the performance indicators of the implementation of measures for the prevention or mitigation of work environment risks.
54. Ability to assess the conformity of work equipment with the labour protection requirements.
55. Ability to plan safety measures while introducing new work equipment.
56. Ability to analyse the information contained in the technical documentation related to the implementation of labour protection requirements.
General competences
1. Ability to demonstrate personal, social, civic, interpersonal, and intercultural skills.
2. Ability to ensure active and efficient participation in creating the social dialogue in society.
3. Ability to adhere to the basic principles of professional and general ethics and generally accepted codes of conduct.
4. Ability to communicate, write, read, and speak fluently in the official language and at least one foreign language while understanding and using professional terminology and concepts.
5. Ability to perform work tasks while complying with the requirements of the laws and regulations on labour protection, electrical safety, and fire safety.
6. Ability to observe the norms of employment relationship.
7. Ability to comply with the civil defence requirements.
8. Ability to act responsibly in emergency situations and to provide the necessary first aid.
9. Ability to perform work tasks, while caring for environmental protection.
10. Ability to confidently and safely use information technologies for work, including for communication in the relevant field.
11. Ability to organise oneself, continue learning and self-education in the professional field by assuming responsibility, and to develop personal skills.
12. Ability to integrate knowledge from various fields by contributing to the creation of new knowledge.
13. Ability to conduct research with added value and to interpret and analyse the results.
14. Ability to use the knowledge and methods to explain sustainable development issues and draw evidence-based conclusions.
15. Ability to prepare and present publications on research results.
16. Ability to demonstrate and sell the developed solutions in public events.
17. Ability to provide arguments, explain, and discuss complex or systemic aspects of the relevant industry or professional field.