Prevention Adviser

pOfficial title: Preventieadviseur (Prevention Adviser) /p pLocation: Hasselt (Limburg), Belgium | Employment information: Full-time (38/38), indefinite-duration contract /p pIn this role, prevention is treated as an organised, ongoing activity rather than a stand-alone compliance exercise. The Prevention Adviser will contribute to the global prevention plan, the annual action plan and reporting under the relevant wellbeing-at-work framework. Work then continues through risk analysis, evaluation of methods and processes, and the design of safety and ergonomic responses. Contact with managers, employees, social partners and internal and external partners helps ensure that observations from the workplace can be translated into practical measures, awareness activity and improvements to procedures. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liCarry out the legally required prevention actions and assignments, including preparation of the global prevention plan and annual action plan. /li liProduce reporting that follows the legal framework and the Belgian Code on Well-being at Work. /li liStrengthen dynamic risk management through risk analyses and reviews of work methods and processes. /li liDevelop measures that address safety and ergonomic considerations identified through the prevention work. /li liArrange workplace visits and investigations into incidents, then examine the causes of occupational accidents. /li liWork with managers on long-term responses to the causes identified through occupational-incident analysis. /li liBuild awareness among managers and employees through clear communication, campaigns and training. /li liFurther develop the safety-management system with practical tools and guidance, while improving procedures and preventive measures with the prevention colleague and organization-control team. /li liResearch and assess situations, recommend improvements supporting employee wellbeing, and contribute to psychosocial-risk analyses. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liApplicants need a Master’s degree, or must be able to demonstrate Master’s-level reasoning through an aptitude test. /li liApplicants need a Level 1 prevention-adviser diploma. /li liA Level 2 prevention-adviser diploma is accepted where the candidate meets the conditions to obtain Level 1 within two years. /li liCandidates must meet the general recruitment conditions. /li liThe vacancy is in Dutch and does not state a separate Dutch-language requirement. /li liThe published information states no separate driving-licence requirement and no separate work-authorisation wording. /li /ul h3Skills and Competencies /h3 ul liProvide friendly, accessible and customer-oriented prevention support to colleagues across Stad Hasselt services. /li liWork constructively with the prevention colleague and integrate smoothly with other city services. /li liBuild working connections with employees, social partners, directors, services and internal and external partners. /li liApproach prevention issues positively and turn analysis into practical, feasible solutions. /li liCommunicate clearly when explaining safety, wellbeing and prevention matters to managers and employees. /li liPlan and contribute to awareness activity and training that supports prevention understanding. /li liUse risk analysis, incident investigation and process evaluation to develop appropriate preventive measures. /li /ul h3Benefits and Employment Information /h3 ul liThe role includes flexible

working hours
, with telework available where the function permits it. /li liStad Hasselt provides training and development opportunities for employees. /li liMeal vouchers are provided at EUR 5.50 for each working day. /li liEmployees can access electric bicycle leasing and a bicycle commuting allowance of EUR 0.37 per kilometre. /li liPublic-transport commuting is reimbursed in full. /li liFree hospitalisation insurance is available, with a preferential rate for family members, and advantageous accident insurance is optional. /li liThe benefits include a second-pillar pension arrangement. /li liLeave provision consists of 30 leave days, 14 public holidays and 2 service-exemption days, alongside employee discounts, a free swimming pass and a free library card. /li liFor this Prevention Adviser role, employment is full-time (38/38), indefinite-duration contract, with published pay of EUR 4,010.40 to EUR 6,610 gross per month (A1a-A1b-A2a scale; minimum for 2 years A1a and maximum for 24 years A2a). /li /ul