PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION IN THE FIELD OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY IN THE REPUBLIC OF SRPSKA

Abstract

The new Law on Occupational Safety (“Offi cial Gazette of the Republic of Srpska”
No. 1/08 and 13/10) in the fi eld of occupational safety brings professional examination
in the fi eld of occupational safety and health. A safety Offi cer is a person employed
by the employer to carry out the supervision tasks related to the implementation of measures
for the protection of safety and health and to provide technical assistance to employers,
employees and their representatives. Research of the role of professional examination
in the fi eld of occupational safety was carried out in order to demonstrate the
level of the implementation of knowledge in the safety and health at work system in the
Republic of Srpska. The research results will open opportunities and point out the guidelines
for further advancement and professional training of safety offi cers.