To address potential hazards and promote safe practices. Reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and associated costs. Be an Advocate for workers' health and safety, wellbeing, safe working practices. Providing guidance, support, and training to employees. Fostering a culture of safety for increased productivity and improved well-being. Ensuring legal compliance by staying updated on occupational health and safety regulations. Protecting the organisation from legal consequences and reputational damage through compliance of regulatory and legislative compliance by shaping new protocols and strengthening existing health and safety policies.

·         Carry out risk assessments and make recommendations how risks could be reduced

·         Outline safe operational procedures which identify and consider all relevant hazards

·         Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented

·         Audit working practices to ensure they are safe and comply with legislation 

·         Investigate incidents and accidents and brief the Operations Manager on your findings 

·         Engage staff in a positive Health and Safety culture.

·         To have extensive knowledge in Health and Safety legislation and best practice to assist with compliance and continuous improvement

·         Developing and implementing Health and Safety policies

·         Developing and reviewing SSOW.

·         Develop Behavioural observation and correction procedures.

·         Develop reports and communicate to the Management team.

·         Interpret and respond clearly, effectively, and in a timely manner to requests for information from colleagues, managers, directors, and external agencies

·         Understand business demands and expectations and take into consideration

·         Carry out toolbox talks with staff to support development of a positive Health & Safety culture

·         Contribute to team meetings and events as and when required

·         Instructs workers in the proper use of PPE and safety devices and conducts routine tests on that equipment

·         Develop statistics on Health and Safety – Accidents, incidents, near misses. Carry out epidemiological analysis and map risk areas and formulate plans to reduce.

·         Following instructions and asking appropriate questions

·         Develop, manage and communicate H&S KPI’s

·         Hold monthly H&S meeting with site team 

·         Teamwork

·         Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers, and clients

·         Ensure that all deadlines are met in a timely manner and clients/colleagues are kept informed of progress

·         Influence people positively demonstrating a “can do” attitude

·         Engage staff and Motivate colleagues

·         Contribute to formal and informal discussions with colleagues to generate new ideas and approaches

·         Enjoy working as part of a team but capable of working autonomously

·         Compile statistics on accident and injuries, analyse and determine route causes and make recommendations to management accordingly

·         Develop effective health and safety policies and procedures and carry out risk assessments 

·         Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility

·         Maintain accurate paper and electronic filing systems

 

·         Pro-active approach to work

·         Excellent attention to detail

·         Have a willingness to go the extra mile and always strive to seek job satisfaction

·         Ensuring own personal workspace is kept clean and tidy. The company expects you to respect company property and to report any misuse of same to your immediate line manager

·         Remain up to date with professional knowledge by participating in learning opportunities

·         To comply with the company handbook policies and procedures

·         To undertake any other duties appropriate within the broad remit of the role 

 

NOTE:

The details contained in this Job Description summarise the main expectations of the role at the date it was prepared. It should be understood that the nature of individual roles will evolve and change. Consequently, the company will expect to review and revise this Job Description from time to time and will consult with the post-holder at the appropriate time.