Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
health and safety officer
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
present reports
advise on risk management
personal protective equipment
assessment of risks and threats
advise on conflict management
technical drawings
monitor legislation developments
environmental legislation
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
communicate health and safety measures
quality standards
draw up risk assessment
educate employees on occupational hazards
health, safety and hygiene legislation
follow safety standards in industrial contexts
Optional & specialised skills
use different communication channels
apply conflict management
provide improvement strategies
test safety strategies
advise on environmental risk management systems
issue licences
conduct workplace audits
pollution prevention
identify policy breach
think analytically
liaise with managers
educate on emergency management
project management
perform project management
make health, safety and environment assessments
conduct research interview
perform risk analysis
employment law
observe confidentiality
audit techniques
implement strategic planning
perform health assessment
Other matches: mine safety officer · occupational health and safety inspector · construction safety manager · health and safety inspector · food safety inspector
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.