Blue Water Recruitment are recruiting for a H & S Advisor to work for a Civils Company in Newport.
This role suits individuals passionate about workplace safety with a keen eye for identifying hazards. Prospective Health and Safety Officers should possess excellent analytical skills, the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organisation, and a meticulous approach to compliance and record-keeping. A proactive attitude towards promoting health and safety practices is essential.
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Developing policies: Creating and implementing health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
2. Training: Providing safety training and information to workers and management.
3. Inspecting sites: Regularly checking construction sites to ensure safety measures are in place.
4. Investigating incidents: Managing emergency situations, investigating accidents, and preparing reports.
5. Liaising with regulators: Working with relevant inspectors and trade unions, such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
6. Ensuring compliance: Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and codes of practice.
7. Advising on specialist areas: Advising on fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery, and occupational diseases.
8. Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of health and safety legislation, guidelines, and best practices relevant to the construction industry.
9. Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards effectively.
10. Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills for training staff, liaising with management, and coordinating with regulatory bodies.
11. Attention to Detail: Meticulous nature to ensure all safety measures are comprehensively implemented and maintained.
12. Problem-Solving: Capacity to devise and implement practical solutions in response to safety challenges.
Requirements:
1. Nebosh Construction
2. NVQ Level 6 (desirable)
3. IOSH Member Grad (desirable)
If you are interested in this position, please contact Nia Monk at Blue Water Recruitment.
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