Health and Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer (GRADE VII) Responsibilities

Advising management and duty holders on risk management, governance and legislative obligations in relation to occupational Health & SafetyMeeting all internal and external reporting requirements, including to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA)Implementing national policy issued by the HSE National Health and Safety FunctionLiaising with external bodies including the HSA, Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA)Lead and manage the MUH Health and Safety function, ensuring full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirementsPromote and embed a positive safety culture across all campuses and outlying facilitiesDevelop, maintain and regularly review the Corporate Safety Statement and all departmental safety statements in collaboration with the EMB and Heads of DepartmentLead the hazard identification and risk assessment programmeRecommend and monitor control measures to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of staff, patients and members of the publicEnsure safe systems of work, adequate information, instruction, training and supervision are in place across all departmentsDevelop and maintain all Health & Safety Policies, Procedures, Protocols and Guidelines (PPPGs) in line with organisational approval processesDesign and deliver a comprehensive audit and inspection programme to ensure ongoing legislative and policy complianceSupport the Emergency Planning Committee in maintaining effective emergency plans and proceduresManage recommendations arising from regulatory body inspections (HSA, HIQA, DGSA and other relevant bodies)Develop the Occupational Health & Safety Management System in line with ISO 45001 and relevant legislationEnsure compliance with all applicable Irish and EU occupational health and safety legislation and all other relevant legislation.

Requirements

• Hold a QQI Level 8 (or higher) major academic award in Health and Safety or a cognate discipline - including qualifications accredited by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) for membership at Graduate level or above.
• Have a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in a Health and Safety Officer or Advisor role.
• Possess the requisite knowledge, skills and management ability for the proper discharge of the role.