Health & Safety Officer

The Somerset Drainage Boards Consortium is the organisation that manages the operations and affairs of three internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) in Somerset. The main activities of the Boards are to manage water levels and flood Risk within their respective catchments for the protection of people, property and the environment.

The role of the Health & Safety Coordinator is to coordinate provision of building services and maintenance activities and all aspects of Health & Safety in the workplace, including construction and operational activities in the field carried out by contractors and field teams ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

This job is fully office based at our premises in Highbridge, Somerset, with some in the field duties.

• Health & Safety
• Implement practical and effective methods of promoting Health & Safety and safe working practices in the workplace.
• Completion of weekly and ad hoc safety checks as per the Health & Safety Policy.
• Conduct/organise relevant Health & Safety training for staff as required.
• Manage the process for all ‘Risk Assessments’ as required by legislation
• To carry out investigations into all accidents and inform the CEO immediately of all incidents reportable under R.I.D.D.O.R.
• Conduct Health & Safety inspections and prepare reports and documents as required.
• Office & Buildings Management
• Identifying, overseeing and implementing general office repairs.
• Scheduling and contracting of regular building testing, checks and other maintenance services and are recorded accordingly, communicating with Employees affected as necessary.
• Drafting and updating emergency plans and evacuation procedures.