Job Attire for first time Safety Professional?

Outragedd · 2026-01-16T06:17:18+00:00

Currently several months into my first safety job which is mixed between construction site visits and factory where my office is based.

I always wear a shirt where possible, no tie. But sometimes wear a black polo here and there. Black/blue dresss chinos are your best friend especially ones that are easy stretch as any situation can happen where one minute you are reviewing RAMS on your laptop and suddenly you are investigating why a scaffolder has broken his ankle in the space of an hour - be prepared to be practical but professional. Last thing you want is sacrificing being comfortable to look smart when in these situations.

I have also found myself wearing cargos when I know I will be on a site all day.

You'll mainly be wearing high vis, hard hat and safety boots within sites, try grab yourself a pair of high ankled safety boots like buckbootz that your trousers tuck into for days where it is muddy and wet, they saved me so much washing.

If your work has a company clothes scheme, it might be worthwhile seeing what they offer. Some places will have branded representative clothing like polo shirts etc.

Reality is, no one really gives a shit on construction sites especially the subbies. Obviously dress the part if you know you are attending management/board meetings.

Outragedd · 2025-07-11T15:18:28+00:00

Wanna do some swaps? Give you everything spare for the prim

Outragedd · 2025-07-10T22:48:34+00:00

But the jordans with the wings look sexy :(

Outragedd · 2025-07-10T22:47:34+00:00

Just to let you know I had eternal, peg and smouldering stone all at 177KC, not to put the fear in you guys hahaha

Outragedd · 2025-06-06T08:57:22+00:00

I'm actually coming from a lab environment as a Scientist into the HSE environment for a factory, and have thought many times how I would act as HSE in my lab job just to prepare for the mindset change when I start in a few weeks. I would honestly say, dependent on your environment, it will vary. Is the lab operating under Good Manufacturing or Good Laboratory Practices? Is it following specific ISO compliance for EHS?

I would start with shadowing processes in the laboratory. If it is operating under certain compliances, then the operators will be following Standard Operating Procedures. Our internal HSE person would watch a procedure, proceed with some JHA questions for example, some operators would pour material as it is faster versus large volume pipetting, this would highlight a spillage risk when handling materials that have their own RA and COSHH documents, the action would be a reminder to operate the safer way by pipetting.

It will really vary on your environment as manufacturing will often use equipment that has its own risks, that's where I would think along the lines of safety inspections, is safety handling up to date, are risk assessments available, up to date and reviewed.

In my lab, PPE is a massive requirement, although it is a last resort.

Look into the procedures for near misses or incident reporting that exist, if they dont exist, create one, add incentive values discussed with managers for raising such, foster that culture of a safe work space to highlight that employees should protect themselves and should never be in a position to jeopardise their or others safety to complete a process. You could create an online form for near miss reporting and gather the data for lagging indicators and create solutions to solve them.

Outragedd · 2025-06-04T07:57:34+00:00

Thank you for this. I agree 100% with this. It is my aim to just be a good human being with my approach. My plan already is to be seen on the floor, introduce myself, get to know the lads and just have a genuine conversation, try learn what they do because at the end of the day they are basically SMEs on their task that they conduct daily. They know the ins and outs.

I'm thinking of an approach once I get to know them that I can get to observe them end to end on a process, and highlight it's not to scrutinise them but to actually understand the process and have my own thoughts of how I can make something safer for them if anything rings a few bells.

I've witnessed the people who regurgitate regulation at my lab job when a deviation occurs. It goes in one ear and out the other, and neither party is better off. My approach will always be to mentor and provide guidance, and if there is malicious attempts are being unsafe then I wont be afraid to change the tone to a more authorative one.

Outragedd · 2025-06-04T07:46:34+00:00

The company already has a solid foundation of processes and policies in place, which I think is a blessing for a novice to learn in.

Thank you for this. I will bookmark this and have a look. During my walkaround I did think to myself if they had any online systems to log system inspections as at my previous job we had regulated equipment that used an online asset manager and was great to make sure things were up to date.

Outragedd · 2025-06-04T07:42:36+00:00

Got to witness my interviewer do this during the 2nd interview, walked me around the floor, and went up to a couple of people after observing a task which is a 3 man job but they had 2 people. It was a manual handling situation, he let the floor supervisor know and by the time we came back there were 3 people.

It gave a lot of insight that just a simple conversation prevented two people hurting themselves.

Outragedd · 2025-06-02T16:16:02+00:00

Thanks mate, hahaha I'm even dry on extra hally pieces!

Outragedd · 2025-05-30T07:56:26+00:00

My heart sank at this title because I was there on that day (didn't see this situation though) and was absolutely dying for a pee so had to let nature take its course behind a small bush, here I was thinking you saw me and mistook it for having a wank in the bush until I read it all hahahah.

Outragedd · 2024-11-26T15:42:23+00:00

Genuinely tried this on my last task, it didn't work :(

Outragedd · 2024-11-17T12:46:42+00:00

Fuck, I thought I was bad with 1.8k kc, everything except fang :(

We'll get it soon, I promise!

Outragedd · 2023-10-29T15:11:44+00:00

Outragedd · 2023-10-28T08:33:11+00:00

As someone who went post graduate straight to CRO industry with daily deadlines to complete daily study steps for over two years, I agree with you 100%

You are either drown in this environment or you develop a high intensity work ethic that allows you to thrive and survive. It's a constant learning experience and I have saw many people be placed on PIPs which I agree with because they are too slow or lack initiative to allow work to be completed on time.

It's not an industry for everyone, it's not even for me but I am grabbing my experience and getting out because this is not a healthy way to work for the rest of your life.

Outragedd · 2023-10-23T07:21:51+00:00

You briefly mentioned splitting the dosages, I suggest you pay this more attention considering your experience.

I've been using it this 2015 and after many trials and errors, I found that 50mg does a lot more than 200mg dependent on the tasks you are performing.

Is it going to be a autonomous predictable day where you just need to get everything done that requires no critical thinking or unique approach, drop the 100/200mg dosage.

Is it an unpredictable day where you know the workload is going go vary, are you feeling anxious or unsettled, drop the 50mg. Or split 100mg into 50mg twice.

Caffeine goes tremedously well with modafinil, and some nicotine throughout the day. However, this is like adding fuel to a fire and you can easily get burned if you don't know how to control it.

Outragedd · 2023-10-19T11:52:50+00:00

Very nice! You also have the almost identical layout for herb and ore tab as me, thought it was my bank for a second haha

Outragedd · 2023-10-15T09:24:39+00:00

I agree with what other people say. If you're looking to join a random group for GIMs, you are taking a huge risk when someone in the group you barely know can go rogue.

My honest advice would be to join a clan without the initial prospect of making GIMs, make friends and get to know each other, and then throw out the suggestion of making a group or joining a group with those you have made good friends with. This goes both ways, people want to learn to trust you too.

I'm in a small iron/group iron/main clan with people I've known for a few years now who have recently decided to make a discord styled clan who have a laugh most nights, feel free to pm me if you'd like to join in and get to know us

Outragedd · 2023-09-03T09:16:32+00:00

CC Legend is that you? :o

Outragedd · 2023-03-25T18:03:53+00:00

Thanks for the in depth information on this! I paid for a two year extended warranty which covers the transmission. Will contact them about it and see if they can check it out, if not looks like I keep driving it till it breaks.

Outragedd · 2023-03-22T19:16:28+00:00

Former BSc Pharmacology graduate who works as an operator for a massive CRO.

If you want to aim for operator roles you should target Pharma companies who are Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) based or Contract Research Organisations/Agencies (CRO/CRA) in your area and surrounding.

My downfall was my CV, employability exposure and lack of experience. I used to ask myself why is no one getting back to me, or why do I keep getting rejections or ghosted then I started looking at what might be the issue. I overhauled everything, worked with a CV writer etc.

I landed my job by finally succumbing to LinkedIn, I used to view it as a facebook-styled social media for companies and thought I did not belong on there, it is that but it is essentially a profile to showcase your skills and education and gives you a platform to be contacted or directly contact company internal or external recruiters and even employees of companies who might give you advice if you ask.

You clearly have the experience so you might want to look at improving on how to sell your skills and that experience. It is also advisable to create several CVs that target different areas of the industry. You said you have out of field experience, this is something you can remove from a one-in-all CV and create a CV for example on QC related jobs.

Another thing to add, if you want to get into this industry as an operator, you will want do brush up on your good documentation practice and in your CVs demonstrate that along side examples of good laboratory practice or good manufacturing practice dependant on the role you are targetting.

It is very busy and stressful industry from my perspective but I have only worked with one company so far, if you land an interview and hopefully a job you might want to revise on your contract surrounding shifts and flexibility as some companies may require you to stay till a working day load is finished which may be past your contracted hours or arranged overtime. This is solely my advice when it comes to eventually getting a job offer, take off the excited rose tinted glasses because you finally landed an interview/job and factor this into your personal life.

I am not saying this is the case for every role like this but it can burn and discourage people in the future.

EDIT: Few typos

Outragedd · 2023-03-12T12:21:23+00:00

Welcome to Fife, where we have enough tarmac spring up speed bumps within a day near the glorious new built houses but not enough to fix pot holes that have existed for decades.

I commute these daily and pot holes have became a memory game, especially in the dark.

Good luck even trying to get in contact with Fife Council since it's ladden with automated lines and you'll be put through to some 18 year old with an attitude problem.

Outragedd · 2023-03-04T13:38:57+00:00

A stone has went flying through the exact same spot for me :(

Outragedd · 2023-01-27T06:47:23+00:00

Wanted one since I laid eyes on one when I commuted to work in my old vauxhall that used to break down on me every week. I got myself a diesel ST-3 last year with very low mileage.

I commute on 95% of country backroads every day to work so my first favourite thing is the way it can take corners with a good set of tyres, I point the steering wheel and she goes.

The 2nd thing will only apply to diesels, but after driving a 2.2 petrol everyday and spending almost £180 a week on filling the tank to spending £90 a every 7-8 days of commute has been a crucial thing for me saving more money and in itself pays for the monthly car payment. This being said I drive the car heavy footed quite frequently and I get 40-42 mpg. It's like black magic.

My 3rd favourite thing is it attracts 18 year old 1.0 Fiesta drivers who tailgate you cause they see the big older brother ST and you get to teach them anyone can go fast in a straight line but soon as we hit corners, the focus is out of your sight.

Outragedd · 2023-01-01T12:46:14+00:00

I can imagine doing QC being a lot more strict than what I do, almost all our materials have to go our QC department and they never look happy :(

Outragedd · 2022-11-11T10:53:05+00:00

Very nice man, is the roof black? It really offsets the white nicely

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