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November 25, 1996 (State on 5 December 2006)
1 The following are deemed occupational safety specialists:
2 Occupational safety specialists are required to undergo appropriate in-service training, particularly if they are required to be employed in companies with particular risks (p. Ex. Refineries, companies requiring radiation protection, certain chemical sectors).
1 New content according to Art. 13 of the O of 17 Oct. 2001 on postgraduate training and the recognition of postgraduate degrees and diplomas in the medical professions, in force since 1 Er June 2002 [ RO 2002 1189 ].
2 [ RO 2002 1189 1403, 2004 3869. RO 2007 4055 s. 16]. See currently the O of 27 June 2007 concerning diplomas, university training, postgraduate training and the exercise of the academic medical professions (RS 811.112.0 ).
1 Additional training 1 The aim of which is to supplement the basic training and professional experience referred to in Article 1 by specific knowledge in the prevention of occupational accidents and occupational health damage and to guarantee And occupational safety specialists are able to carry out their duties.
2 Occupational safety specialists must have completed postgraduate or post-graduate training courses (art. 9). 2
3 Further training must be completed with a review. A certificate is issued to the occupational safety specialists who passed the examination.
4 Occupational safety specialists who have completed their complementary or post-graduate training abroad must take a course of introduction to the Swiss legislation on safety at work. 3
1 New Expression Under Art. 13 of the O of 17 Oct. 2001 on postgraduate training and the recognition of postgraduate degrees and diplomas in the medical professions, in force since 1 Er June 2002 [ RO 2002 1189 This amendment has been taken into account throughout this text.
2 New content according to Art. 13 of the O of 17 Oct. 2001 on postgraduate training and the recognition of postgraduate degrees and diplomas in the medical professions, in force since 1 Er June 2002 [ RO 2002 1189 ].
3 New content according to Art. 13 of the O of 17 Oct. 2001 on postgraduate training and the recognition of postgraduate degrees and diplomas in the medical professions, in force since 1 Er June 2002 [ RO 2002 1189 ].
1 Repealed by Art. 13 of the O of 17 Oct. 2001 on postgraduate training and the recognition of postgraduate degrees and diplomas in medical professions [ RO 2002 1189 ].
1 The complementary training of occupational hygienists, of a total duration of two years, comprises a theoretical part and a practical part. The theoretical part lasts for at least 100 days.
2 The minimum requirements for further training are set out in Annex 2.
1 The additional training of safety engineers lasts at least 35 days, practical work specific to the engineering activity of five days minimum and final examination included.
2 The minimum requirements for further training are set out in Annex 3.
1 The purpose of continuing education is to provide occupational safety specialists with the opportunity to deepen and maintain their professional knowledge.
2 In particular, it should address the following points:
1 Repealed by Art. 13 of the O of 17 Oct. 2001 on postgraduate training and the recognition of postgraduate degrees and diplomas in medical professions [ RO 2002 1189 ].
1 Organizations that intend to have their courses recognized as complementary training courses must submit a written application to the Federal Office of Public Health (Federal Office) 1 .
2 They shall include in their application documents from which, in particular, the study plan, the examination subjects according to the annexes, the rules of examination and the professional qualifications of the teaching staff.
3 The Federal Office acknowledges the additional training courses in agreement with the State Secretariat for the Economy (SECO) and after consultation with other interested Federal Offices, the Coordination Commission referred to in Art. 85 of the Federal Act of 20 March 1981 on accident insurance and associations of occupational safety specialists. 2
4 The Federal Office and the SECO periodically review whether the additional training courses still meet the conditions of recognition.
1 The designation of the administrative unit has been adapted in accordance with Art. 16 al. 3 of the O of 17 Nov 2004 on Official Publications (RS 170.512.1 ).
2 New content according to Art. 13 of the O of 17 Oct. 2001 on postgraduate training and the recognition of postgraduate degrees and diplomas in the medical professions, in force since 1 Er June 2002 [ RO 2002 1189 ].
The Federal Office maintains a list of recognised supplementary training courses; this list is public.
1 New content according to Art. 13 of the O of 17 Oct. 2001 on postgraduate training and the recognition of postgraduate degrees and diplomas in the medical professions, in force since 1 Er June 2002 [ RO 2002 1189 ].
Federal decisions made pursuant to s. 9 are subject to recourse in accordance with the general provisions of the federal procedure.
1 New content according to the c. II 85 of O of 8 nov. 2006 adapting Federal Council orders to the total revision of the federal procedure, in force since 1 Er Jan 2007 ( RO 2006 4705 ).
A professional experience of at least five years in the field of safety at work acquired before the entry into force of this order shall be deemed to be sufficient additional training.
This order shall enter into force on 1 Er January 1997.
1 Repealed by Art. 13 of the O of 17 Oct. 2001 on postgraduate training and the recognition of postgraduate degrees and diplomas in medical professions [ RO 2002 1189 ].
(art. 4, para. 2)
(art. 5, para. 2)
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