Health & Safety Manager

Health, Safety & Environment Manager The responsibility of the Health, Safety & Environment Manager is to ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally friendly workplace. This role involves identifying potential hazards, conducting risk assessments, implementing safety measures, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Duties:
1. HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGEMENT:
Risk Assessments:
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for all manufacturing processes, machinery, and equipment including Glass Cutting, Assembly Lines, Chemical Handling Develop and maintain a Risk Register, documenting all identified hazards, associated risks, and control measures. Regularly review and update risk assessments Incident Reporting and Investigation:
Develop and maintain an incident reporting system for all workplace accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences;
Investigate all incidents thoroughly to determine root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence;
Prepare detailed reports and communicate findings and recommendations to senior management and relevant stakeholders. Health & Safety Policies and Procedures:
Develop, implement, and regularly review health and safety policies, ensuring they are aligned with current legislation and industry best practices;
Communicate policies and procedures effectively to all employees, contractors, and visitors;
Ensure that all employees understand and adhere to health and safety protocols. Compliance and Legal Requirements:
Ensure the company complies with all relevant health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations, and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations;
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant legal requirements and industry standards and advise management on necessary actions to ensure compliance. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Management:
Assess the need for PPE across the Company and ensure that appropriate PPE is provided, maintained, and used correctly. Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance
2. SAFETY TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT:
Responsible for organisation and delivery of Employee Induction and Training including specialised training for high-risk activities Safety Drills and Emergency Procedures:
3. WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS AND AUDITS:
Conduct regular inspections of each site to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards Plan and execute internal audits to assess compliance with company policies and legal requirements Report audit findings to management and recommend improvements & ensure that all contractors and visitors comply
4. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT:
Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental regulations Maintain records of hazardous waste disposal, energy consumption, and environmental incidents. Carry out Environmental Risk Assessments Promote and implement environmental sustainability initiatives and targets Conduct regular environmental audits to assess compliance with regulations and internal policies
5. COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING:
Assist in developing and updating health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures and ensure that policies are communicated effectively to all staff Prepare and submit regular reports to management on safety performance, incidents, and compliance status Chair or participate in health and safety committee meetings
6. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for health and safety performance Use data and trend analysis to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans. Implement new initiatives and programs to enhance safety performance and reduce risk. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Relevant experience of working as a Health and Safety Advisor or Health & Safety Manager NEBOSH General or Membership with IOSH or IEMA desirable Benefits:
Parking Pension Fund Paid Holidays