My client is looking for a candidate to co-ordinate, support and advise the Business on all aspects with regards to Health and Safety. The candidate will establish, manage and monitor standards, processes, communications, training and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with Health and Safety within the business are adhered to. The role is offered on a full or part time basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Carry out risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced
- Outline safe operational procedures which identify and take into account all relevant hazards
- Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented
- Ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation
- Prepare health and safety strategies and develop internal policy
- Lead in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks
- Keep records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements
- Record incidents and accidents and produce statistics for managers
- Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer's industry
- Produce management reports, newsletters and bulletins
- Ensure equipment is installed safely
- Manage and organise the safe disposal of hazardous substances, e.g. asbestos
- Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Qualification in occupational health and safety, such as a masters, NVQ, BSC or
NEBOSH
national diploma is essential.
COSHH
Trained
- Provision of advice to managers/supervisors
- Handling of H&S investigation
- Experience of formulating, implementing and revising H&S policies and procedures
- Experience of
ISO
and
TISAX
certification requirements would be advantageous