1.0 Job Purpose 1.1 Provide advice and leadership on the statutory and legal requirements for health and safety, fire, waste and environmental issues, as the Hospices Competent Person in accordance with The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and all subsequent and related legislation. 1.2 Be responsible for fire safety, as the Hospices Competent Person, in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. 2.0 Key Tasks 2.1 Health & Safety Maintain and develop the organisations health and safety policies and other related documentation, ensuring they are understood and adopted by colleagues across the Hospice. Liaise with nominated colleagues from across the Hospice with responsibility for Health and Safety, including Clinical, Facilities, Retail and Fundraising to ensure that Health and Safety is a priority for all areas. Devise, develop and maintain practical systems for ensuring the safety of Hospice staff, volunteers, visitors, patients, public and contractors. Devise, develop and deliver tailored health and safety training to staff and volunteers. Provide advice and support for the Hospices compliance with the Care Quality Commission standards related to Health and Safety issues. Chair meetings of the Health and Safety Committee. Provide reports as required to the Senior Management Team and the Board of Trustees. Ensure Senior Managers and Trustee Directors are aware of and adequately trained to meet their legal responsibilities. Liaise with employees as required to consult and inform them about health and safety and risk management matters. Ensure compliance with the reporting requirements of The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995. Conduct Health and Safety investigations as required. Maintain an Incident Reporting Database and compile statistical information on clinical and non-clinical incidents for reports as requested. Maintain safety procedures in relation to the spread of infectious diseases, working under the guidance of the Infection Control Lead to minimise risks to patients, staff and visitors. Support compliance with COSHH to control the use of substances hazardous to health, including undertaking and updating relevant risk assessments and product information and ensuring staff using hazardous substances have undertaken relevant training. 2.2 Risk Management Provide support to ensure that a robust risk assessment programme is maintained for both clinical and non-clinical areas. Monitor and regularly review risk management policies, procedures and guidelines to enable the Hospice to comply with statutory and local obligations. Support and advise Senior Managers on the creation and implementation of risk control action plans for their areas of responsibility. Support staff and volunteers to proactively identify areas of risk and bring them to the attention of the relevant heads of department in a timely manner. Undertake regular premises risk assessments at all Hospice owned and managed buildings in conjunction with the Facilities Manager. Liaise closely with the Facilities Manager who will have responsibility for implementing any recommended measures in all Hospice managed premises. 2.3 Fire Safety Provide specialist advice to Trustee Directors, Senior Managers, staff and volunteers in relation to all aspects of fire safety and fire equipment within the Hospice, in respect of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Act as liaison to the Fire Brigade and other statutory bodies with regards to fire safety and compliance. Devise, develop and deliver tailored fire training to groups and individuals. Undertake regular fire risk assessments at all Hospice owned and managed premises. Create and update robust fire safety procedures following those risk assessments. Analyse and respond to any safety audits and reports produced by the Fire Brigade, landlords, or other external agencies and produce a schedule of appropriate measures. Carry out risk assessments when required to specific staff and patients for personal evacuation purposes.