We are presently recruiting for a Safety officer for our State Agency clients. This position is based in Limerick and will require travel to locations within the Southwest Region of Limerick, Kerry and Claire. You will be point of contact for all aspects of compliance with safety regulations, conducts risk assessments, inspects sites, investigates incidents, advises on best practices and promotes a safe working environment across all agency operations. This is a contract position, initially for 6 months with the option of extension.
Responsibilities:
* Conducting regular site inspections to identify hazards
* Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and regulations
* Preparing risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
* Investigating accidents, incidents, and near-misses
* Training workers on safety protocols and proper equipment use
* Monitoring use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
* Liaising with site managers, contractors, and regulatory bodies
* Keeping records of inspections, incidents, and safety reports
* Advising on best practices for site safety management
* Promoting a culture of safety awareness across the workforce
Qualifications and experiences:
* A Level 7 Qualification (National Framework of Qualifications), in Occupational Health and Safety, is an essential minimum requirement. A Level 8 Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety is desirable. * (or equivalent)
* No less than 3 years satisfactory experience of construction work and knowledge of construction methods, site management and construction design process
* Experience on river / flood defence works would be an advantage
* Current SafePass Card
* Valid driving licence
* Use of own transport
Salary is open to negotiation based on experience and in the region of €50 – 70,000 pro rata. For further information, please email me directly at adrien@redchair.ie
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