Officer Health & Safety

Job Description:

Officer (Health & Safety)

The Officer Health & Safety under the directions of Director (HR&PR) is responsible for ensuring that all Health and Safety activities across the various business units and sites are coordinated and consistent with S&H Policy. He is responsible for providing all personnel of the company with information, guidance, and support on Health and Safety matters. His key areas of responsibility include the following:-

The formulation and development of Health and Safety policies in line with best practice, current and proposed changes in Health & Safety legislation.

• Liaise with other Managers to communicate any changes in Health and Safety
• The structuring of the Health and Safety Management System to promote a positive Health and Safety culture and effective uniform implementation of the policy in the company.
• Liaising with Managers and Employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in relation to Health and Safety and establishing and adopting best practices.
• Planning for Health and Safety, setting objectives and performance standards with Management Teams.
• Organize quarterly reviews with Managers to monitor the progress of local Health and Safety plans and performance against Health and Safety objectives set.
• Monitoring of inspections, risk assessments and audits to ensure that the effectiveness of the Health and Safety Management System is maintained and improved
• Audits to ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Maintaining an adequate library of information on all appropriate aspects of Health and Safety law and practice
• Ensuring that the company maintains up to date records relating to all aspects of the Health and Safety Management system.
• Working with HR Department and Unit Managers to ensure that staff at all levels are given appropriate information and training on Health and Safety issues.
• Maintaining working relationships with outside agencies such as the NMC, NESL, DRA, Fire Brigade, local authorities, contractors etc.