3 questions to Meryem Faik

3 questions to Meryem Faik

Meryem works as one of our office managers in Dordrecht. But besides this she is also the companies prevention officer. She tells you more about her role.

1. What is a prevention officer?

"Article 13 of the Working Conditions Act requires the employer is assisted by a prevention officer. The prevention officer will be responsible for the day-to-day health and safety within the company. Since we work a lot on construction sites, it is important that we work as safely as possible to prevent accidents."

2. What is your job as a prevention officer?

Especially with the HSE audit, my adjust the function prevention officer. I make sure that all the documents that are requested with regard to Health and Safety are on paper."

3. How did you get into this role?

"The role as a prevention officer immediately appealed to me. Even though I had no idea what exactly it would mean and what was expected of me. For the position I had to follow a course. The course was great fun and gave me more insight into the role as prevention officer."