Job Title: Health and Safety Advisor (Green)
Contract: 12 months - Fixed Term Contract
Working Hours: 37 Hours per week
Salary: £35,745 - £38,223
Location: Kelvedon Park
Closing Date: Monday 28th October 2024
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location
The Role (Role Profile)
You will part of a dedicated Health and Safety Department reporting to the Senior Health and Safety Advisor. You will assist with the planning, developing and implementation of the health and safety function across the Service. Working closely with Station and Service Managers.
What You Will Be Working On
Assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of the H&S function
Support the implementation of the departmental business plan.
Promoting a positive H&S culture across the Service.
Responsible for management, assessment and ‘closing’ of accidents/safety events using event reporting systems and H&S systems.
Assisting Managers with carrying out premises H&S audits, collation of the reports to incorporate results into an annual report.
Identify and review risk assessments by monitoring statistics and H&S legislation.
Undertake H&S risk assessments and accident/safety event investigations as required and to be responsible for delivering on the outcomes.
Undertake and co-ordinate initial information and data capture accident investigations.
Production of accident reports to make recommendations.
Direct consultation with Representative Bodies and Safety Representatives.
Provide technical advice to all levels of Service Management. Advising on new H&S legislation in respect to its implementation.
Advising on H&S training, managing and co-ordinating its introduction.
Developing and delivering training.
Providing H&S support/advice to ECFRS Accident Investigation Teams and Accident Investigation Boards, particularly in respect to legislative requirements and safe working practices.
Compiling accident reports where required.
Review existing policies and make recommendations for amendments
Participate in the 24/7 H&S advisory support rota service.
Provide sector competent advice related to other H&S matters to all levels of Service Managers.
Deputising for the Senior H&S Advisor at meetings as required.
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