Health & Safety Officer

We are currently recruiting a Health & Safety Officer to join our client in Dublin. The company in question is a large contractor who covers Commercial and Public, Residential, Fit-out and Healthcare projects. The successful candidate will have main contractor experience. The Health & Safety Officer is responsible for advising on overall compliance in matters of Health & Safety in accordance with company policy and relevant statutory provisions.

Duties:

• Ensure H&S management systems are implemented and maintained across the site.
• Managing the administration for the Health & Safety induction & training plans for all site personnel.
• Regularly review and assisting the update Company Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures and Safety Statement.
• Manage training & compliance files for all colleagues & sub-contractors on site
• Ensure that staff have all the relevant manuals and training certifications
• Review sub-contractors’ Safety Statements and Safety Compliance.
• Lead & promote a continuous improvement culture in relation to all health, safety and environmental work practices on the site.
• Identify areas of risk and develop risk assessments/measures to reduce and control.
• Conduct weekly audits, safety inspections and tool box talks
• Investigate/report accidents and incidents on-site ensuring relevant accident information for insurance purposes.
• Ability to communicate at all levels with project stakeholders

Requirements

• Holds a relevant 3rd level degree
• With 3+ years’ experience in construction industry essential
• Excellent communication, leadership & presentation skills.

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