Health and Safety Administrator
The purpose of the H&S Assistant is to assist the H&S Manager in implementing a health & safety environment and to design, implement and monitor the Company safety policies and strategies to ensure compliance with relevant legislation
Duties, Authorities and Key Responsibilities
· Provision of advice to management and employees at all levels on matters relating to health and safety.
· Ensuring that the company’s safety statement and supporting documentation is up to date and in accordance with all relevant legislation and best safety practice.
· Supporting the company’s policy of providing a safe working environment for all employees.
· Monitoring the regulatory environment and liaising with state agencies and other bodies on matters pertinent to Health and Safety.
· Monitoring and measurement of safety performance including accident data and audit results
· Ensuring that all records relating to the Health and Safety of staff are maintained and kept up to date.
· Assisting in the organisation of safety training courses in consultation with managers.
· Increasing safety awareness within the company by regular staff and management briefings.
· Ensuring hazard identification and risk assessment service to all managers on issues relating to safety, health and welfare.
· Identifying training needs of all employees and the development of training programmes in consultation with managers and supervisors.
· Assisting in the implementation of auditing and inspection procedures in consultation with other managers, and advice regarding corrective procedures.
· Participating in the data input to IT systems to support the company’s H&S implementation plan & strategy
· Managing the auditing and calibration of equipment and business critical tools
· Completing investigations into accidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences and provide comprehensive reports on all necessary actions
· Administering the HSE requirements to ensure the yearly retention of our ISO accreditations
· Carry out your duties to meet Secto Quality, Safety and Environmental requirements at all times.
· Managing client relationships with the promotion of customer focus.
· Authority to close sites if deemed necessary due to HSEQ malpractice.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will have worked in or have a general understanding of a telecoms environment. With a minimum of 1 years experience in a similar position, this person will have a strong understanding of health and safety legislation and how to implement it in a field environment. Must be able to travel in Ireland. The candidate must be willing to travel.
Skillset
Knowledge of Telecoms or construction industry would be an advantage. Health and Safety qualification is essential.