Overview

The overall purpose of this role is to identify, plan and implement Health and Safety procedures and improvements as well as ensuring safety compliance to legislative standards. This role is based in our clients office in Galway, but this position will have responsibility for our other sites and therefore you will be required totravel/visit these sites as and when required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Safety and Health.• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in a similar role is desirable but not mandatory.• QQI Manual handling Instructor Course completed is an advantage.• Occupational First Aider Desirable.• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other IT systems is preferable.• High level of professionalism and good communication skills.• Ability to work in a pro-active and efficient manner.• Strong attention to detail and good organisational, prioritisation and planning ability.

Responsibilities

• Development of group EHS management system• Ensure Ireland & UK sites EHS statutory compliance & provide advice and guidance• Promote and embed a positive EHS culture across all sites• Develop, implement & review of policies & procedures• Co-ordinate risk assessments, inspection & audits• Manage all contractors and subcontractors who come onto site• Training of employees to promote awareness and ensure competence• Liaise with authorised bodies (e.g. HSA, HSE, Fire department, EPA etc.)• Manage chemical safety onsite including hazardous waste• Manage Lifting Gear to comply with relevant legislation• Effective management of H&S goods & services orders• Collate, analyse and report on EHS data for the group• Control accidents and incidents onsite. Performing root cause analysis for incident/accidentinvestigations.• Health and Safety support required for safety tender documentation for potential new site works• Provide HR Admin assistance to Group HR manager with HRM e.g. pre-employment medicals,contracts, recruitment, policy writing, litigation.

Health & Safety Officer

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