Health And Safety Advisor

The main function of this role is to assist the Health and Safety Manager in controlling and reducing occupational hazards and ensuring there are no incidents or accidents in the organisation. They will be required to review subcontractor risk assessments and safe systems of work, carry out risk assessments and safe systems of work when required, attend subcontractor, pre–starts, instigate changes in working practice, maintain records, and carry out in-house training for employees and managers, as advised by the Health and Safety Manager.

The post holder is a key member of Foreman Homes and will ensure that they align their job role with departmental strategies and changing business dynamics or goals of the Group. In addition, to develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to solicit feedback that delivers continuous improvement throughout the business.

* To assist in reviewing subcontractor risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• When required implement dynamic risk assessments.

* Carry out risk assessments and safe systems of work.

* Outline safe operational procedures which identify and consider all relevant hazards.

* Assist in the pre-construction and construction phase Health & Safety plans for each site and update the live documents regularly in line with works being undertaken.

* Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented.

* Ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation.

* Prepare health and safety strategies and develop internal policy.

* Lead in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks.

* Keep records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements.

* Record incidents and accidents and produce statistics for managers.

* Assistant in producing management reports, newsletters, and bulletins.

* Check Site Construction Health & Safety plans, risk assessments and safe systems of work.

All staff are expected to help maintain a healthy and safe working environment by:

* Familiarising themselves with company Health and Safety Policy and relevant safe working practices both in spirit and in practice;

* Attending Health and Safety training as required according to work carried out and as advised by their manager; and Not interfering with safety equipment and bringing hazards to the attention of their manager or other competent person

Qualifications and Skills:

* Good communication skills are essential

* Operating level within similar industry

* Analytical and investigate skills

* Negotiate skills

* Ability to convey complex information in a simple way to non-technical people

* Commitment to keeping abreast of health and safety developments and new legislation

* IT skills, and experience using Microsoft applications such as Outlook and Excel

* Attention to detail

* Organisational skills

* Problem solving skills

* Keen to grow and learn

* Hold or working towards achieving a health and safety qualification – NEBOSH general or equivalent

* Knowledge of health and safety legislation

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