Health & Safety Advisor Role
A Galway-based Mechanical Contractor is seeking a strong individual to join their EHS team.
The successful candidate will ensure that practices and procedures within the workplace coincide with safety legislation and standards are always maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conducting regular site audits, observations, and inspections as directed in the Safety Management System and applicable legislation.
* Liaising with site supervision on shortfalls, necessary improvements, and reporting back to the EHS manager.
* Investigating incidents and accidents and capturing data onto the HSMS.
* Accompanying and assisting with site inspection visits as required by the Health & Safety Authority.
* Distributing Health & Safety induction programs for new employees and contractors working on site.
* Managing and making recommendations for Personal Protection Equipment required.
* Serving as a representative at H&S related weekly site meetings and keeping minutes.
* Organizing and chairing the Safety Meetings for Contractor and Sub-Contractor personnel.
* Ensuring sub-contractor safety statements, relevant documentation, and records are available on site and assessing sub-contractor statements and method statements.
* Advising/assisting Site Management in drafting and communicating RAMS.
* Compiling, updating, and communicating site Emergency Plans.
* Inspecting site safety equipment like fire extinguishers and first aid boxes.
* Collecting and collating relevant information for inclusion in the Safety File and preparing for handover to the Client at the end of the project.
* Liaising with management in relation to Training requirements.
* Facilitating toolbox talks.
* Assisting with ISO audit compliance and H & S related assistance when required.
* Liaising with main contractors and site safety teams.
* Attending department meetings.
Requirements:
* Recognised EHS Qualification.
* 3+ years experience.
* Previous experience with M&E Contractors on Construction Sites an advantage.
* Ability to multi-task across multiple sites.
* IT Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.