Responsibilities
- Lead the charge on maintaining the Company's high Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality 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 among all employees.
- Prepare and update all Company Health and Safety procedures, policies, safety statements etc.
- Ensure all staff are made aware of all Company policies and procedures.
- Distribute all Company related Health and Safety procedures and policies.
- Prepare training plans, procure and arrange Health and Safety training for all staff.
- Manage safety officers and allocate to live sites.
- Ensure subcontractor compliance with Health and Safety legislation on site.
- Carry out accident and incident investigations, as necessary.
- Responsible for the preparation of all accident and incident reports.
- Maintain and update accident and incident statistics.
- Liaise with Company insurance providers regarding any claims, including but not limited to personal injury claims.
- Prepare Health and Safety plans for all projects.
- Liaise with statutory bodies (including but not limited to the Health and Safety Authority) in relation to health, safety and environmental matters.
- Implement and audit of ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 standards.
- Maintain and implement "SafeTcert" accreditation.
- Carry out site safety audits and inspections.
- Provide assistance and guidance to Stewart employed safety officers.
- Ensure the Company's s activities are addressed in all Health and Safety documents and procedures.
- Address any safety non conformances and continually propose improvements to standards.
- Report to senior management on any safety related issues .
- Order and maintain a stock of safety supplies.
- Liaise with and assist the marketing department in promoting safety via various social media outlets.
- Assist with tenders, pre-qualifications etc.
- Prepare presentations for tendering processes and potential client meetings.
- Managing safety campaigns i.e Safety Week.
- Chair regular Safety Meetings with the safety team.
Qualifications and Experience
- BSc 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.