Health & Safety Advisor - Western / North Western Region

Description

More about what you will do!

• Work as part of the team to ensure our “Home Safe and Well” culture, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture
• To ensure Breedon Group Ltd complies with the requirements of current safety legislation and approved codes of practice and guidance issued by the Health & Safety Authority.
• To ensure that all staff are provided with relevant information, instruction and training on safety, health, and welfare.
• Instil a positive Health and Safety culture within the team in their thinking and actions.
• Develop Site Specific Safety Statements, Construction Stage Safety & Health plans, Traffic management plans, review method statements, complete risk assessments and other necessary documentation to ensure the safety of our personnel
• Ensure that adequate consultation procedures exist with staff through regular safety meetings and discussions at regular intervals throughout the project.
• Consider and support when appropriate any representations on Health & Safety from staff or contractors.
• Ensure that all internal and external reporting requirements are complied with.
• Monitor and report on the collection, recording, analysis, implementation of actions taken and feedback provided to the hazards identified during the weekly inspection/audits through our online management system
• Conduct accident/incident investigations in a timely manner with the support of the team, making recommendations to management in respect of these.
• Obtaining and reviewing safety documentation from Clients, Suppliers and Subcontractors;
• Ensuring that subcontractors are made aware of the Company’s Plan and the requirement for project specific RAMS before appointment
• Reviewing, revising and updating the Safety Statement in the light of subcontractors’ information, the progress of work, the receipt of new design information and the occurrence of incidents or accidents.
• Implementing the Safety Statement and monitoring the compliance of Company personnel and subcontractors against the Plan
• Brings any safety, health or welfare issues to the attention of the Quarry Manager / Contract Supervisor for action prior to leaving site.
• Advises site management of the suitability and adequacy of safety and health provisions, safe working methods, safety of equipment and the validity of test certificates.
• Plans and holds safety inductions and briefings of Company and subcontractors’ personnel
• The Safety Officer will be responsible for the maintenance of all safety documentation in conjunction with the site team.
• Ensure that all statutory examinations as set out in the appropriate statutory legislation are carried out and records maintained.
• Ensure that all new equipment, substances, and systems of work are properly assessed for any potential risks prior to their introduction.
• Co-ordinate and implement Health & Safety training programmes for staff.
• Ensure that Breedon staff and contractors are aware of the health and safety standards and requirements through discussion, training, regular updates and visits to the various worksites- including audits and site walks with relevant management.
• Other duties as required from time to time

What we need from you!

• Minimum of a Level 7 or higher qualification in Health and Safety, preferably with experience in construction and / or quarrying.
• Must hold a full Irish driving licence and be willing to travel to other company sites
• Possess a good working knowledge of Health & Safety Law (Legal Requirements and ACoPs)
• Strong and proven ability to influence change and be a champion of best practice
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint), and a general competence in using new technologies (Mobile Apps etc)

Job Benefits

• Attractive salary
• Time to recharge with 35 days leave (including 10 bank holidays).
• Invest in your future with our contributory pension scheme.
• We’ve got your back with our employee assistance programme.
• Ongoing career and personal development through our Apprenticeships and other talent programmes
• Give back to your community with our “Make a difference day”.
• Peace of mind with our life assurance.
• If you’re cycling, we’ve got you covered on the Bike to Work scheme
• Save and share through our “Share save scheme”.

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