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• Responsible for maintaining the company’s high Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards, and ensure ongoing development and implementation of improved EHSQ practices, policies and procedures.
• Prepare and update all Company Health and Safety procedures, policies, safety statements etc.
• Prepare training plans, procure and arrange Health and Safety training for all staff.
• Manage safety officers and allocate them to live sites.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with Health and Safety legislation on site.
• Carry out accident and incident investigations, as necessary.
• Responsible for the preparation of all accident and incident reports.
• Maintain and update accident and incident statistics.
• Remain abreast of new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all applicable legislation.
• Actively participate in the promotion of health-related risks and on-site training.
• Promote employee awareness/training for EHSQ and a proactive EHSQ approach/attitude amongst all employees.
• Ensure all staff are made aware of all Company policies and procedures.
• Distribute all Company-related Health and Safety procedures and policies.
• Liaise with company's insurance providers regarding any claims, including but not limited to personal injury claims.
• Prepare Health and Safety plans for all projects.
• Liaise with statutory bodies (including but not limited to the Health and Safety Authority) in relation to health, safety and environmental matters.
• Implement and audit ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 standards.
• Maintain and implement “SafeTcert” accreditation.
• Carry out site safety audits and inspections.
• Provide assistance and guidance to company-employed safety officers.
• Ensure the company’s activities are addressed in all Health and Safety documents and procedures.
• Address any safety non-conformances and continually propose improvements to standards.
• Report to senior management on any safety-related issues.
• Order and maintain a stock of safety supplies.
• Liaise with and assist the marketing department in promoting safety via various social media outlets.
• Assist with tenders, pre-qualifications etc.
• Prepare presentations for tendering processes and potential client meetings.
• Managing safety campaigns i.e. Safety Week.
• Chair regular Safety Meetings with the safety team.

• B.Sc. in Health and Safety/Higher Diploma SHWW/ Diploma SHWW.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Publisher, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Safe Pass and Manual Handling.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction industry.
• In-depth knowledge of Irish Health and Safety legislation.

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension.
• Work from home (2 days per week).

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