H&S Officer - Site Based

  • Construction Jobs
  • Telford, Telford and Wrekin
  • Jan 21, 2022
Permanent Construction

Job Description

This specialist construction sub contractor are currently recruiting for an experiecned H&S officer to be based on site. You will need to be comfortable managing:- * Understanding the requirements of all legislation and regulations appertaining to Health and Safety management of the companies’ activities * Supporting and advising the Safety Director/Manager in ensuring that the companies Health & Safety policy are maintained and updated to meet the requirements of our clients and changing legislation. * Promoting a positive approach to Health and Safety to all employees as well as others who may be affected by the Company activities. * Providing staff with advice, Codes of Practice and other literature giving guidance relating to achievement of high standards of Health and Safety * Ensuring that adequate Health and Safety planning of projects is carried out prior to commencement and safe start programme is implemented by the production team. * Being cognizant of the company insurance policies and dealing with any encountered risks not covered or conditions appertaining thereto. * Producing all necessary controls (risk/noise/COSHH assessments, Health & Safety plans etc) * Assisting Production staff with the production of method Statements. * Ensuring the requirements of the Health and Safety plans are established on site * Arranging and undertaking toolbox talks as necessary * Carry out regular inspections and monitoring of operations to ensure compliance, stopping dangerous operations if necessary and reporting of repeated or major failures * Ensuring that corrective action is taken where issues are raised by the client or companies independent Safety Advisors * Reporting of any RIDDOR occurrences and obtaining Safety Advisor reports * Keeping auditable written records of all inspections and actions taken