Health and Safety Coordinator

Health and Safety Coordinator

Permanent

Monday to Friday days

£32,000

A Health and Safety Coordinator ensures workplace safety, adhering to legal standards and company policies. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, implementing safety training, and managing emergency procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and regulations
• Provide training and education to employees on health and safety matters
• Investigate and report on accidents or incidents in the workplace
• Collaborate with management and staff to develop and maintain a positive safety culture
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of the workplace to identify areas for improvement
• Manage and maintain health and safety records and documentation
• Intervenes in correcting unsafe work practices that may be going on in the organisation.
• Leads on safety behavioural practices.
• Supports and coordinates ISO internal and external audit requirements.
• Monitors employees’ and employer’s adherence to safety policies and/or guidelines.
• Organises accident investigation processes.
• Carry out development of safety policies for the organisation.
• Keeps record of all safety-related issues within the organisation and makes sure that corrective measures are taken.
• Organises routine training on health and safety matters for the staff of the organisation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in occupational health and safety or related field
• At least 3 years of experience in health and safety coordination
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively train and educate employees on safety procedures
• Ability to conduct safety audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop mitigation plans
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with safety management software
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to ensure a safe work environment for all employees