Health and Safety Advisor Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Health and Safety Advisor to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure swift communications of any Hazards, potential unsafe conditions to the project and escalate as need be;
- Supporting conformance to ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems;
- Liaising with Luxfer MEL Technologies sites regarding best practice;
- To support team leaders in conducting risk assessments;
- To administer the safety management system, including risk assessments, SOP’s, care points, health and safety boards (communications);
- To assist with all health and safety enquiries received;
- Monitor and review current working practices. Monitor Health & Safety records, including plant maintenance, to ensure Company compliance;
- Offer general Health and Safety advice and support, including monitoring and reporting on control measures (e.g. PPE) to employees and managers;
- Upon request, produce reports to analyse health and safety-related data, draw conclusions and make recommendations on appropriate actions to be taken;
- Implementing and contributing to the health and safety strategy and the development of internal policy;
- Reviewing, updating and creating risk assessments across the business;
- Providing support and information to all departmental managers and staff required;
- Delivering safety training;
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, and lead by example to ensure company goals are achieved and exceeded;
- Promoting health and safety throughout the Project.
Requirements:
- Working towards associate membership of a recognised environmental professional body;
- A strong understanding of the application of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant legislation;
- Computer literacy with intermediate to advanced experience of Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Outlook,
- IOSH managing Safely or SMSTS as a minimum;
- Passive Fire Protection knowledge;
- Proven H&S experience in a multi-site role/environment;
- The ability to effectivelycommunicate with and influence a large number of stakeholders;
- Detailed knowledge of Health, Safety & Environment Legislation;
- CSCS Card;
- Plus an appropriate qualification (or appropriate relevant experience) in the specialist area of Fire and Rescue Health and Safety;
- Sound technical knowledge of the construction process in general and awareness of their own limitations;
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation required to advise on all aspects of risk management within the Trust;
- Good IT and written skills;
- European Computer Driving Licence, or equivalent qualification or experience demonstrating good working knowledge of IT systems/procedures;
- Accident Investigation training.