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JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION
Health & Safety Manager
DEPARTMENT
Health & Safety
RESPONSIBLE TO
Managing Director
DAYS & HOURS OF WORK
25 hours per week
JOB PURPOSE
The main purpose of the Health & Safety Manager is to oversee health and safety protocols within the company. The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for implementing and maintaining safety procedures to ensure a secure work environment.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Advise on matters relating to H&S, including the obligations and responsibilities of managers, employees and contractors.
- Conduct internal H&S audits and inspections at designated branches to meet agreed company standards and fulfil the obligations of current legislation and promote continued improvement and change.
- Maintain and keep records of inspections whilst producing reports and action plans to ensure compliance with regulations and mitigate risks.
- Provide appropriate Health, Safety and Fire risk assessment methodology to ensure all potential risks are identified and control measures are implemented
- Follow up on action plans and issue resolution to conclusion and escalate as appropriate
- Provide appropriate Health, Safety and Fire risk assessment methodology to ensure all potential risks are identified and control measures are implemented
- Investigate accidents and near misses, and recommend resolution or change to procedure as appropriate
- Manage the accident policy to minimise the risk of accidents.
- Work collaboratively within the health and safety team to constantly refine and deliver the Company Health & safety Strategy.
- Deliver a comprehensive training programme to promote, develop and sustain a positive Health & Safety culture
- Produce appropriate inputs to be provided at induction
- Ensure that contractors provide the suitable Risk Assessments, method statements and documentation to proceed with company
- Keep abreast of current and proposed Health, Safety and environmental legislation and advises/acts appropriately
- Work with Advisory and legal bodies for Group e.g. HSE, or local authorities where required
- Work with the relevant departments to ensure safe storage and transportation of product.
This is not an exhaustive list and may be added or changed from time to time
