Health, Safety, and Environment Assistant
Location
: Harlow
Job Type:
Part-time (3 days a week, excluding Fridays)
Salary:
£14.50 per hour
Hours
: 8am – 4:45pm
Job Overview
:
We are seeking a dedicated Health, Safety, and Environment Assistant to join our client's team on a part-time basis. In this role, you will support the Health and Safety Manager in ensuring compliance with a wide range of health, safety, and environmental regulations. This includes managing systems, conducting workplace inspections, and contributing to the overall safety culture within the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance Management:
Maintain and update systems and databases to ensure comprehensive compliance with health and safety regulations, including accident and incident reporting, audit results, and action plan tracking.
Workplace Inspections:
Conduct regular workplace inspections and observe working practices to identify potential hazards.
Reporting:
Produce detailed health and safety reports for senior management, highlighting key metrics, incidents, and compliance status.
Training Coordination:
Coordinate and administer health and safety training programs, ensuring accurate record-keeping and collaboration with HR and Quality Management Teams.
Safety Materials:
Assist in the creation, distribution, and delivery of safety materials such as posters, newsletters, and toolbox talks.
Procedure Development:
Support the development and revision of health and safety procedures as directed by the Health and Safety Manager.
Emergency Response:
Provide administrative support for emergency response strategies, including fire drills, evacuation plans, and first aid readiness.
Incident Investigation:
Ensure all accidents and near misses are properly recorded and investigated, with corrective actions implemented to prevent recurrence.
Consultation & Coordination:
Work with appointed H&S consultants to schedule and manage risk assessments, fire risk assessments, audits, and other surveys.
Regulatory Follow-up:
Collaborate with departments to address any actions required after inspections by regulatory bodies such as the Health & Safety Executive or Environment Agency.
Legislative Monitoring:
Monitor and interpret legislative updates related to health, safety, and environment, ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant laws.
Additional Duties:
Perform any other health, safety, or environmental tasks as deemed appropriate.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in a Health, Safety, and Environment role, such as a Safety Assistant or Advisor.
- NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Level 3 Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety with Technical IOSH membership as a minimum.
- Excellent report writing skills with strong attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with essential Excel skills.
- Capable of conducting training sessions and presenting information clearly and effectively.
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and committed to maintaining a high level of safety.
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