Environmental Health Safety Specialist

Advise on health and safety issues on an ongoing basis

Train employees on correct CPR technique and defibrillator use.

Update safety rules and procedures as necessary. Advise on and select appropriate p.p.e.

The Health & Safety Officer will ensure company compliance with health and safety legislation, develop and maintain best practice procedures, ensure emergency procedures are in place, liaise with government bodies when necessary, promote health and safety awareness at work.

Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager the successful Health & Safety Officer will be involved in the following support production, maintain utilities, develop projects & ensure EHS compliance.

Investigate fully all serious accidents and dangerous occurrences and document the findings

Perform safety patrols on a regular basis and document same

Report all serious accidents/incidents to the relevant authorities

Ensure adequate emergency procedures are in place e.g. emergency evacuations, emergency response team, assembly point wardens etc.

Provide training for employee’s e.g. Induction, Lab Safety etc.

Ensure all contractors working on site receive the relevant training and adhere to site safety rules

Promote safety awareness at work

Carry out risk assessments on an annual basis

Maintain ISO45001 Safety Management System

Ensure high levels of pest control are maintained on a weekly basis

Advise Project members of health and safety requirements prior to and during a project cycle

Co-ordinate Safety Committee meetings, safety Audits, manual handling training

The Health & Safety Officer will have a Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at work. Qualifications in other H&S courses such as First Aider course are an advantage. Knowledge/experience in ISO45001 Safety Management Standard, an advantage.