To support managers in developing health and safety plans to ensure the effective management of a safe and healthy working environment
To assist in the construction and maintenance of a database of risk assessments.
Source and purchase PPE appropriate for the working environment
Carry out assessments for the following: risk, noise, COSHH, and manual handling
To assist in the management of health surveillance programmes identified by the relevant legislation
Carry out accident investigation and ensure where necessary remedial action is completed
To assist in the continuous improvement of the health and safety policies and procedures by ensuring good communication and implementation of best practice.
Undertake a programme of safety audits and inspections and provide feedback to the UK H&S Manager and department managers
To assist managers in identifying health and safety training needs.
To assist in the provision of suitable health and safety training for staff as required.
To respond to requests for assistance, advice and information on health and safety related matters, referring to appropriate internal and external resources
Gather information/statistical evidence of health & safety performance, including accidents and near misses reporting and provide feedback to all stakeholders.
To identify with the UK Health and Safety Manager, personal development objectives having regard to occupational standards and an assessment of own competencies
Build an effective working relationship between workforce and the health and safety department
To contribute to local health, safety, and wellbeing groups
To ensure that Managers have timely and relevant health and safety management information
Represent the Company effectively with external organisations and through this maintain their credibility and reputation. In addition to the above the Health and Safety Manager is expected to:
Act as a comprehensive support function to the Health and Safety department for ad - hoc tasks and future organisational projects
Undertake other duties from time to time as required by the Head of Health and Safety
Maintain employee confidentiality in accordance with our data protection policy and procedures.