Health and Safety Advisor

Our client a major construction company in Limerick is looking for a health and safety advisor to work with senior management to deliver a high standard working environment. You will be responsible for leading, directing and delivering the companies safety plan.

Responsibilities

• Planning, implementation & review of a suitable Health & Safety system
• Update and maintain Health and Safety procedures and the Safety Statement in compliance with Regulatory requirements
• Create risk assessments and method statements for all works, and develop and implement appropriate controls.
• Accident Management - work with management to ensure a process is established which includes incident investigation, identification and implementation of all corrective actions and effective preventative programs
• Provide technical support regarding the H&S management system, legislation updates, and other technical advice
• Provide Induction, Refresher and Manual Handling Training as required
• Ensure that safety audits are carried out throughout the site in conjunction with the management team.
• Work closely with the management team to develop and deliver safety procedures throughout the company.
• Keeping up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Authority (HSA) legislation and any developments that affect the industry.
• Work closely with staff to ensure all safety equipment is calibrated and inspected at regular intervals.
• Comply with company ISO Management System requirements i.e. perform your work according to your process documents, procedures and maintaining document information/completing department forms/records as required.
• Understand and apply our safety policy statement in all aspects of your work.
• Develop Temporary Traffic Management Designs and Plans for works locations.
• Work closely with Senior Management in fulfilling tender requirements to secure future work.
• Act as PSCS/PSDP for projects.
• Work closely with staff to ensure all employees receive a good standard of safety training relevant to their position in the company.
• Help develop and improve company internal processes and management system by reporting corrective actions, updates and improvement ideas.
• Ensure that the needs and requirements of internal staff and customers are understood and delivered.

Education

3rd level education in Health and Safety related degree

Licences / Certificates

• Safe Pass
• Manual Handling

Skills

• Strong inter-personal Skills: excellent communication skills, strong relationship builder, good influencing and negotiation skills and ability to coach.
• A positive attitude coupled with strong ability to direct others on health & safety matters is essential

EEO Statement

All applicants are considered on a merit basis without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.