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
1. Advise on matters relating to H&S, including the obligations and responsibilities of managers, employees and contractors.
2. Conduct internal H&S audits and inspections at designated branches to meet agreed company standards and fulfill the obligations of current legislation and promote continued improvement and change.
3. Maintain and keep records of inspections whilst producing reports and action plans to ensure compliance with regulations and mitigate risks.
4. Provide appropriate Health, Safety and Fire risk assessment methodology to ensure all potential risks are identified and control measures are implemented.
5. Follow up on action plans and issue resolution to conclusion and escalate as appropriate.
6. Investigate accidents and near misses, and recommend resolution or change to procedure as appropriate.
7. Manage the accident policy to minimize the risk of accidents.
8. Work collaboratively within the health and safety team to constantly refine and deliver the Company Health & Safety Strategy.
9. Deliver a comprehensive training programme to promote, develop and sustain a positive Health & Safety culture.
10. Produce appropriate inputs to be provided at induction.
11. Ensure that contractors provide the suitable Risk Assessments, method statements and documentation to proceed with the company.
12. Keep abreast of current and proposed Health, Safety and environmental legislation and advise/act appropriately.
13. Work with Advisory and legal bodies for Group e.g. HSE, or local authorities where required.
14. 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.
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