Our client, a large multi-purpose Co-operative is seeking a Health and Safety Specialist to join their team in Sligo.
Responsibilities:
- Liaise with various internal and external stakeholders in relation to Health & Safety (H&S) activities
- Develop and implement necessary H&S procedures and policies and ensure compliance with legislation, codes, standards, and industry best practice
- Facilitate sites teams in the execution of planned inspections, risk assessments, training needs analysis, PPE surveys and occupational health & hygiene surveys
- Ensure all accidents and incidents are thoroughly recorded and investigated by Management to identify route causes and ensure that effective corrective actions are taken as required
- Publish monthly reports to management on incidents and accidents
- Work with external medical/occupational health resources to identify, control and provide information to employees on site occupational health hazards
- Maintain records of all relevant H&S documentation, reports, files, forms, etc. using the company's software and a suitable, electronic filing system, such as SharePoint
- Monitor and review site specific H&S KPIs
- Train or organise training for staff at all levels on H&S issues and responsibilities, including induction.
- Publish regular communications/pamphlets to sites highlighting H&S issues and best practice
Requirements:
- A relevant qualification in Occupational Safety and Health with at least 3 years' experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work with all levels of staff & stakeholders
- Drive for achieving a high standard of work
- Ability to work well as part of a team and to work on their own initiative
- Attention to detail
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft package
- Flexibility in working duties and areas of work
For a confidential discussion on the role and the organisation please contact Emma Barry today.
emma.barry@collinsmcnicholas.ie
091 706719