Health and Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer/ Dublin & Europe

The role of the Health & Safety Advisor is to work with all site and management personnel to ensure all company policies, processes and health and safety legislation is adhered to on all sites.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Level 7 Degree in Occupational Health and Safety.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the Health & Safety field, preferably within the construction sector.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Familiarity with Microsoft Project is a plus.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• A strong team player.
• A current driver’s license.

KEY FUNCTIONS & RESULTS AREAS (KEY ACTIVITIES):

• Develop and conduct audits, toolbox talks and other training activities
• Develop, maintain and ensure implementation of an internal Safety Management System
• Ensure the company complies and improves accreditation Safe- T-Cert
• Assist with implementation employee wellness and mental health programmes and initiatives
• Manage all CRL plant & equipment and make sure certification is up to date. Update plant & equipment register regularly.
• Monitor legislative updates, ensuring necessary changes are applied promptly
• Present health and safety progress updates to Company Directors on a daily basis as sites are audited
• Carry out Health and Safety audits as required
• Manage CRL PPE and ensure all sites/personnel are equipped with what they require. Register to be maintained to record which individuals/sites have been issued with PPE.
• Regularly review and update Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures.
• Complete Safety Induction Training for all employees and sub-contractors as required, and maintain documentary evidence of same.
• Investigate, record, and report accidents, incidents and near –misses promptly, ensuring any corrective actions are implemented without delay
• Identify new and on-going safety related training requirements or shortfalls and recommend training for personnel
• Champion change of the attitude and behaviour of site operatives, foremen, managers and sub- contractors by communicating and collaborating with them in the most engaging, though provoking and innovative manner
• Manage CRL yard/stores area, make sure it is maintained in a safe, tidy and organised manner. Tasks to be delegated to CRL stores manager.
• Attend regular Health and Safety Meetings.

For more information about this Health and safety Officer  position or other opportunities, contact Aaron Kennedy at Oradeo Recruitment confidentially on +353 87 720 9723 or apply in confidence.

About Oradeo – Oradeo Recruitment are specialists in the construction & engineering sector. We are a leading service provider in Ireland, UK and Europe for professional recruitment services and the provision of managed labour in Construction & Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, Mechanical & Electrical, Warehousing and Logistics and Industry