Health and Safety Advisor

Health and Safety Advisor - construction/civil engineering - £50k-£55k+car allowance/benefits - well established construction contractor working on varied projects across the North-West.

Key Responsibilities:

Developing and Implementing Health & Safety Policies:

• Support the Head of HSW, to create, manage and monitor comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures that comply with relevant legislation and industry best practices.

Training and Education:

• Providing training to staff and contractors on health and safety procedures, hazards, and emergency protocols.

Risk Assessments:

• Conducting thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate control measures.
• Site Inspections and Audits:
• Regularly inspecting construction sites to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and identify areas for improvement.

Incident Investigation:

• Investigating accidents and near misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.

Compliance:

• Ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Communication and Liaison:
• Working with site managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to promote a positive health and safety culture.

Data Management:

• Maintaining accurate records of health and safety incidents, inspections, and training.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identifying areas for improvement in health and safety performance and implementing strategies to address them.

Strategic Planning:

• Contributing to the development of strategic plans for health and safety within the organization.
• Compliance with HSE legislation and the health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Interface, communicate, liaise, and maintain effective relationships with HSE Management Team.
• Produce reports and identify remedial action, ensuring effective implementation.
• Ensure that Contractors employees, sub-contractors and suppliers all work in accordance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Monitor housekeeping standards across the Contract, identify and implement improvement activities.
• Review and where necessary complete risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Audit the permit to work process to ensure that standards are maintained.
• Provide COSHH assessments where required and ensure effectiveness of supply chain documentation.
• Ensure that PPE is being used in accordance with requirements.
• Ensure that health and safety signage and guards are in place and maintained.
• Monitor fire precautions to ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure that all emergency procedures and requirements are in place and are effective.
• Undertake periodic HSE inspections for compliance to legal standards.
• Support operational managers in the review of Contractors RAMS

Benefits

car/car allowance and benefits