Safety Manager Job
Job Role and Responsibilities
The Safety Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of safety are maintained across the organization.
* Lead the charge in maintaining the organization's high safety standards, and ensure ongoing development and implementation of improved EHSQ practices, policies, and procedures.
* Remain abreast of new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all applicable legislation.
* Actively participate in the promotion of health-related risks and on-site training.
* Promote employee awareness/training for EHSQ and a proactive EHSQ approach/attitude amongst all employees.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Prepare and update all company health and safety procedures, policies, safety statements, etc.
2. Ensure all staff are made aware of all company policies and procedures.
3. Distribute all company-related health and safety procedures and policies.
4. Prepare training plans, procure, and arrange health and safety training for all staff.
5. Manage safety officers and allocate them to live sites.
6. Ensure subcontractor compliance with health and safety legislation on site.
7. Carry out accident and incident investigations, as necessary.
8. Responsible for the preparation of all accident and incident reports.
9. Maintain and update accident and incident statistics.
10. Liaise with insurance providers regarding any claims, including but not limited to personal injury claims.
11. Prepare health and safety plans for all projects.
12. Liaise with statutory bodies (including but not limited to the Health and Safety Authority) in relation to health, safety, and environmental matters.
13. Implement and audit ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 standards.
14. Maintain and implement "SafeTcert" accreditation.
15. Carry out site safety audits and inspections.
16. Provide assistance and guidance to company-employed safety officers.
17. Ensure the organization's activities are addressed in all health and safety documents and procedures.
18. Address any safety non-conformances and continually propose improvements to standards.
19. Report to senior management on any safety-related issues.
20. Order and maintain a stock of safety supplies.
21. Liaise with and assist the marketing department in promoting safety via various media outlets.
22. Assist with tenders, pre-qualifications, etc.
23. Prepare presentations for tendering processes and potential client meetings.
24. Managing safety campaigns i.e. Safety Week.
25. Chair regular safety meetings with the safety team.
Qualifications and Experience:
* B.Sc. in Health and Safety/Higher Diploma SHWW/Diploma SHWW.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Publisher, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Safe Pass and Manual Handling.
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in the construction industry.
* In-depth knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary.
* Company pension.
* Flexible work arrangement.