Health & Safety Practitioner
The ICDS Group is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Health & Safety Practitioner to join our team in County Cavan. This exciting role involves working across the entire organisation and driving compliance and continuous improvement in health and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
* Safety Promotion: Assist with safety initiatives, including training, promotions, tool box talks, and audits, to ensure a visible and tangible presence of safety in the workplace.
* FIRE SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT: Collaborate with fire consultants to assess and mitigate fire risks, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry best practices.
* New Products/Processes: Recommend and trial new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), assess Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and evaluate new work procedures or machinery.
* First Aid/Spills: Assess equipment and systems to ensure suitable training, equipment, and processes are in place to prevent and respond to spills and injuries.
* Risk Assessments: Conduct risk assessments, reviews, and updates in line with legislation and new data, and recommend measures and solutions to mitigate risks.
* Safety Committee: Organise and facilitate safety committee meetings, ensure regular communication and consultation with representatives, and follow up on issues arising.
* Accident Root Cause Investigations: Investigate accidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
Requirements:
* A minimum Level 7/Level 8 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or Engineering with additional training/experience in Occupational Health and Safety Management.
* Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems.
* An organised individual with attention to detail, able to work in both factory and office environments.
* Excellent communication and observational skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
* Able to work independently and as part of a team, handling a varied and busy role.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in health and safety management, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement. If you are a proactive and collaborative professional with a passion for health and safety, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.