Freelance Hse Supervisor Project In Malta

FREELANCE Health and Safety Supervisor Construction Project

Reporting To:

Project Supervisor for Health and Safety and as required to Client (Head of Department of EHS)

Purpose of the Role:

TheHealth and Safety Coordinatorssupport theProject Supervisor for Health and Safety Matters (PSHSM)and theClient / Client Representativein ensuring that all construction activities on the project are planned coordinated executed and monitored in compliance with Maltese occupational health and safety legislation under Chapter 646 particularly S.L. 646.27.

The role focuses on theday-to-day coordination monitoring and practical implementationof health and safety measures on site promoting a strong safety culture and preventing accidents incidents and occupational health hazards

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Support to the Project Supervisor for Health and Safety Matters (PSHSM):

• Assist the PSHSM in coordinating the implementation of thegeneral principles of preventionat both project preparation and execution stages in line with S.L. 646.27 regulationsand 23.
• Support in the preparation review and updating of theHealth and Safety Plan (HASP)and theHealth and Safety File as required by regulations 12 and 13 of S.L. 646.27.
• Help ensure that allduty holders(client client representative contractors selfemployed persons workers) understand and comply with their obligations as defined in S.L. 646.27.

• 1. Coordination with Contractors and Self-Employed Persons

• Facilitatecooperation and coordinationbetween different contractors subcontractors and selfemployed persons on site as required by regulations 15(c) 18(i) and 19 of S.L. 646.27.
• Collect review (for completeness and basic suitability) and filerisk assessments method statements and safe systems of work provided by contractors in line with regulation 19(i) of S.L. 646.27 and regulations 48 of S.L. 646.11.
• Ensure that contractors and selfemployed persons are informed of and apply therules and measurescontained in the HASP especially for highrisk activities listed inSchedule IIof S.L. 646.27 (e.g. work at height excavation ionising radiation work near HV lines etc.).

• 1. Site Inspections and Monitoring

• Conductregular inspectionsof all work areas access routes scaffolding lifting equipment excavation zones storage areas welfare facilities and traffic routes verifying:
• Good order and cleanliness of the construction site (regulation 18(a) Schedule IV).
• Safe access and egress emergency routes and exits (Schedule IV Parts A and B).
• Proper storage and handling of materials including dangerous substances (regulation 18(c) (e) (f) (g)).
• Correct use condition and certification of scaffolding ladders lifting equipment machinery and work equipment as per S.L. 646.24 and Schedule IV.
• Adequate collective and personal protective measures for work at height (Schedule IV Part B section 5 and 6).
• Document inspection findings and report promptly to the PSHSM contractors and where applicable the client/client representative.
• Assist the PSHSM in issuingwritten inspection reports tracking corrective actions and verifying their timely implementation (regulation 15(e) (f) (h) (j)).
• Conduct inspection of area requiring work permit are compliant with the requirements.

• 1. Risk Assessment and Control Measures

• Support contractors in understanding and implementingrisk assessmentsandcontrol measuresrequired by regulation 19(i) of S.L. 646.27 and regulations 48 of S.L. 646.11.
• Monitor that control measures identified in risk assessments and the HASP are effectively implemented on site including:
• Guardrails toe boards barriers nets and covers for work at height and openings.
• Measures to prevent collapse engulfment or falls into excavations wells and trenches (Schedule II item 1; Schedule IV Part B section 10).
• Controls for exposure to noise dust chemical and biological agents (Schedule II item 2; Schedule IV section 6).
• Escalate nonconformities and repeated breaches immediately to the PSHSM for possible enforcement action or work stoppage as provided by regulation 16(d).

• 1. Information Training and Worker Involvement

• Assist in ensuring that workers and their representatives are properlyinformedabout health and safety measures in accordance with regulation 21 of S.L. 646.27 and regulation 12 of S.L. 646.11.
• Coordinate and delivertoolbox talks site safety inductions and specific briefings on:
• Site rules and emergency procedures.
• Highrisk activities (e.g. work at height lifting operations excavations).
• Proper use ofPPEin line with S.L. 646.13.
• Supportconsultation and participation of workerson safety issues as required by regulation 22 of S.L. 646.27 and regulation 13 of S.L. 646.11.

• 1. Emergency Preparedness and First Aid

• Verify thatemergency routes exits alarms firefighting equipment and emergency lightingare in place functional and clearly signed in accordance with Schedule IV Part A sections 3 and 4 and S.L. 646.09.
• Assist in organising and documentingemergency drills(fire evacuation etc.) and verifying that lessons learned are translated into improvements.
• Ensure thatfirst aid rooms kits and trained first aidersare available as required by Schedule IV Part A section 13.

• 1. Documentation and Record Management

• Maintain uptodate records including but not limited to:
• Site inspection reports and checklists.
• Registers of risk assessments and method statements received from contractors.
• Training and toolbox talk attendance lists.
• Records of incidents nearmisses dangerous occurrences and corrective actions.
• Provide the PSHSM with all relevant data required to update theHealth and Safety Fileand to respond to client or authority queries.

• 1. Incident Near-Miss and Complaint Handling

• Assist in theinitial response reporting and investigationof accidents dangerous occurrences and nearmisses.
• Help the PSHSM in collecting statements photos and evidence and in identifying root causes and corrective measures.
• Support the PSHSM in managing and documenting anyreports or complaintsby workers or third parties relating to breaches of health and safety regulations (linked to regulation 16(f) of S.L. 646.27) ensuring confidentiality is respected.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

• Proven experience in health and safety supervision on construction activities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Maltese health and safety legislation Chapter 646 particularly S.L. 646.27.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and prepare health and safety plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in report writing and documentation in English Level B2.
• Proficiency in the use of Office O365 and ECDL.
• Ability to enforce compliance and manage conflict diplomatically.
• Qualified in Occupational Health and Safety minimum Nebosh ICG or equivalent or higher

Location: Malta

Duration: 1 year