Health & Safety Lead
Health & Safety Lead
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Job Description
Health and Safety Lead
Type of role: Contract 3 to 6 months
Location: County Kildare
Industry: Facilities Manufacturing
Reporting to the Strategic Account Director with a focus on a large strategic client
Key Responsibilities:
To manage the risk assessment program and identify how risks can be reduced;
To develop safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards;
To provide leadership to the management of Health & Safety on site
Carry out regular site inspections to check that policies and procedures are being properly implemented;
Internal audits tracking and directing follow-up activities to correct any non-conformity.
Lead in the preparation of health and safety strategies and developing internal policy;
To advise on fire regulations hazardous substances noise and compliance.
To develop and manage the site Safety Management system and to ensure that it is maintained in a constant state of audit readiness
Lead in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks;
To keep records of inspection findings and producing reports that suggest improvements;
To record and support the investigation of incidents and accidents and producing statistics for managers;
Support contractor management activities;
To oversee the Permit to Work system and to issue permits.
To attend Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and other seminars;
To produce management reports safety briefings and KPIs
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Ability to influence lead teams and promote a team environment.
Demonstrate effective leadership skills.
Ability to understand the big picture and willingness to contribute.
5 years experience in a similar role
Requirements
Desirable Skills & Certifications:
- Safe Pass
- PSDP / PSCS knowledge
- Manual Handling Trainer
- Office Ergonomics / VDU Assessor
- "Train the Trainer" qualification
- Internal Auditor certification
- Chartered Membership of IOSH (or actively working towards) minimum level 6
Desirable Skills & Certifications: Safe Pass PSDP / PSCS knowledge Manual Handling Trainer Office Ergonomics / VDU Assessor "Train the Trainer" qualification Internal Auditor certification Chartered Membership of IOSH (or actively working towards) minimum level 6
Employment Type
Full Time
