There are training courses for people who are newly appointed as safety officers or who are already in this position and would like to expand their skills. SUVA, for example, offers courses on occupational safety and health protection for all of these people. These occupational health and safety training courses include

• Specialist in occupational safety and health protection with a federal certificate
• Safety officer / safety officer in SMEs
• Security assistant
• Security specialist
• Safety engineer
• Occupational hygienist

In addition, many schools and educational institutions offer specialist courses, methodology courses and radiation protection courses on occupational health and safety, which are aimed at different target groups and can also be tailored to individual companies or activities.

SUVA occupational health and safety concerns companies in Switzerland. On the one hand, this includes monitoring compliance with legal regulations. On the other hand, it actively supports companies in their prevention efforts and in improving occupational safety:

• Checks to verify compliance with safety regulations and vital rules in the companies
• Safety specialists and occupational physicians also provide information on safety requirements during company inspections
• Offer fee-based advisory services such as integrated safety for companies with a high need for prevention
• Responsible for compliance with the provisions of the Product Safety Act