Main Purpose:-
Promote Safety, Health and Welfare throughout the organisation.
Management and implementation of H&S policies and procedures.
Liaise with the ESS Group managers and employees in the development of site-specific documentation to ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation.
Have the authority to stop work if there is an imminent safety hazard.
Specific duties will include:-
Culture
* Promote Safety, Health and Welfare throughout the organisation. Ensure a positive group H&S culture exists where employees feel they can discuss or raise any issue in relation to Health and Safety and will be supported on any of the customer sites.
* Provide H&S support as required to any employee, supplier or customer on any site that engages the services of the ESS Group.
* Support management and duty holders in ensuring a proactive and systematic approach to managing health and safety.
* Advise Management of their legislative obligations and the requirements of the ESS Group standards for safety, health and welfare.
* Ensure a proactive consultation process exists between the ESS Group, all employees, customers and suppliers.
Compliance
* Implement a Health & Safety Management System (ISO45001) in accordance with current Health & Safety Legislation across ESS group companies (includes multiple sites), employees, and customers.
* Conduct H&S inductions and training for employees.
* Carry out risk assessments where required to support both employee and clients, identifying potential hazards, consider how risks could be reduced and provide appropriate advice. This includes general assessments and also site-specific assessments on customer sites.
* Identify, coordinate and issue personal protective equipment to employees.
* Investigate accidents and incidents to full conclusion, implement and record corrective actions. Maintain a log of all accidents & incidents, including investigation details & outcomes.
* Maintain a log of Supplier (including subcontractors) requirements & ensure all related documentation is available and maintained as up-to-date.
* Maintain customer portals related to H&S registration and records
* Complete internal audits as required and ensure all discrepancies are corrected in a timely manner.
* Ensure the Safety Statement and associated documentation is accurate and revised annually.
Training
* Co-ordinate H&S training delivery for employees including booking training sessions. Ensure training records and H&S Training Matrix are maintained and updated as required.
Communication
* Organise H&S management meetings.
* Complete Toolbox talks and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention. Develop safety bulletins and issue monthly.
Position Requirements:-
* Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, or similar qualification.
* Minimum 3 years' H&S experience in an operational-, contracting-, or construction-related role.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills.
* Proactive, self-motivated, and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
* Full driving license.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with AutoCAD or CMMS software is a plus.
Note - Travel to customer sites within Dublin / Leinster will be requried for this role