Health & Safety Officer
JOB_52600781117609Job type
PermanentLocation
GalwayWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ConstructionIndustry
ConstructionPay
Negotiable salary
Health & Safety Officer required for Galway
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The successful candidate will be based near Oranmore in Galway.
The Health and Safety Officer is responsible for the planning and management of Health and Safety covering Galway and parts of Roscommon. You should have the skills, knowledge and experience to be able to recognise health and service delivery hazards and to put in place sensible controls to ensure the safety of individuals supported by the service and to protect employees and others from harm. The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the Corporate and Regional Safety Statements in the West Region, review of site specific safety statements, and the maintenance and update of a robust safety management system in accordance with legal and other requirements to enable a safe residence for individuals supported by the service and a safe place of work for employees, contractors and visitors. They will be responsible for the implementation of any new Health & Safety initiatives, policies and procedures. The Health & Safety Officer is a member of the National Health & Safety Team and reports to the Director of Service (West Region).
Responsible To:
Building and Facilities Manager
Reporting relationships:
Sector Managers and Programme Managers
Qualifications:
- The successful candidate must comply with the requirements of a ‘Competent Person’ and ‘Health & Safety Officer’ under the legislation and hold a minimum of a recognised Honours Degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in Occupational Health and Safety, or an Engineering, Architecture, Nursing and/or Science degree with a minimum of a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
- A Masters’ degree in Occupational Health & Safety is desirable
- A full clean manual Irish Driving Licence – Class B with use of personal vehicle.
Experience:
- The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Health and Safety in a large complex organisation.
- Experience working in a Healthcare/ Intellectual Disability setting is desirable.
Skills:
- Excellent communication, administration and organisational skills with accuracy and good attention to detail.
- Ability to exercise good judgement, discretion and confidentiality, to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms and co-operate in a team environment.
- A high level of flexibility, willingness and an ability to develop new approaches to our work whilst meeting the changing needs of our service.
- Capability to apply technical knowledge and experience to Health and Safety Principles and demonstrate a good understanding of key technical
- The ability to produce results, prioritise objectives and schedule work to make best use of time/resources.
- Is competent in MS Applications and Electronic Information systems.
- Working hours: 35 hours per week based on a 5-day duty roster.
Annual Leave:
30 days pro rata per annum.
Remuneration:
Excellent remuneration will be offered.
The person appointed must provide his/her own car and must furnish an indemnity from Insurers in favour of the employer.
Travelling expenses at the appropriate rate will be paid in respect of travel necessarily done in the discharge of duty.
The Health & Safety Officer has the responsibility to ensure their region works towards a national health and safety structure and establishes and maintains an effective health and safety at work plan in compliance with statutory requirements in their region.
This includes:
Management of the systems of work necessary to achieve a safe working environment
Monitoring the implementation of the requirements for the control of safety, health and welfare at work
Identification of responsibilities and roles of employers and employees
Carrying out risk assessments
Supporting local health & safety teams
Participate as a member of the National Health & Safety Team
Advising Senior Management and highlighting Health & Safety issues as appropriate
Raising awareness of Health & Safety in the workplace and supporting the induction of new staff
Developing systems which support management with the development and implementation of site specific safety statements which specify the appropriate actions to be taken in addressing any potential hazards or risks in respect of persons supported by the service, staff, families and visitors to the Service
Developing and delivering Health and Safety Training as necessary
Liaising with cross-functional teams to ensure the implementation of the Health and Safety Agenda
Ensure that there are systems in place to monitor and audit health & safety compliance.
Monitoring and reporting on data from Health & Safety Systems.
Ensuring compliance with HIQA, HSA, CQL and HSE guidance and regulations.
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Health & Safety OfficerJOB_526007811176092024-09-252024-12-23
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