Job Title: Health & Safety Specialist
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing our organization's safety initiatives.
This includes maintaining high standards of safety, health, environmental and quality, and ensuring ongoing development and implementation of improved EHSQ practices, policies and procedures.
To succeed in this role, you will require a proactive approach to risk management and a commitment to creating a safe working environment for all employees and subcontractors.
* Lead the charge in maintaining high standards of safety, health, environmental and quality.
* Raise awareness of new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of applicable laws.
* Promote employee awareness/training for EHSQ and a proactive EHSQ approach/attitude amongst 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 them 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 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 in relation to health, safety and environmental matters.
* Implement and audit 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 safety officers.
* Ensure the organization'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 marketing teams in promoting safety via various channels.