Position Overview: The Health and Safety Officer will be responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations on construction sites. This role requires thorough knowledge of safety protocols, hazard identification, and risk management. The officer will conduct regular site inspections, provide safety training to workers, and implement preventative measures to reduce workplace accidents. Effective communication, attention to detail, and the ability to enforce safety standards are critical in this role. The Health and Safety Officer will also be responsible for reporting incidents, investigating accidents, and ensuring corrective actions are taken to maintain a safe working environment.
Benefits: · Competitive pay · Pension scheme · Employee Assistance Programme · Company Social Events
Requirements: · Health and Safety Qualification (Cert, Diploma or Degree) is essential · On-site Safety Officer experience· Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Experience in the construction industry preferable · Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications · PHECC First Aid Responder (FAR) desirable · Full Drivers Licence
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the EHS Manager
Maintain and Update the ISO Management Systems as required
Leading by example and promoting behaviors that support the company’s positive EHS culture.
Promoting realistic and achievable EHS compliant working practices.
Providing TBT training onsite· Providing feedback to EHS Manager on EHS matters and the performance of the EHS Management System on site
Providing advice and support to operatives on site
Maintain a detailed understanding of current EHS legal and requirements applicable to Tusker Construction Group
Investigating non-compliance activities, recording findings and ensuring corrective and preventative actions are taken within the agreed timescales
Ensuring that works are carried out in accordance with EHS best practice and current EHS legal and regulatory requirements.
Liaising with the on-site teams to ensure that health and safety hazards and environment impacts are identified and control measures are put in place.
Investigating non-compliance activities, recording findings and ensuring corrective and preventative actions are taken within the agreed timescales
Checking, Verification and validation of the waste management and energy management documentation submitted.
Ensuring that works are carried out in accordance with EHS best practice and current EHS legal and regulatory requirements.
Liaising with the on-site teams to ensure that health and safety hazards and environment impacts are identified and control measures are put in place.
Liaisons with the client, interested parties, regulatory authorities in relation to EHS matters including EHS incidents and complaints if they arise.
Provide advice, guidance and instruction in all health & safety matters to management, safety representatives and employees (including sub-contractors where appropriate)
Assisting Contracts Managers with the drafting of site specific method statements and risk assessments prior to the commencement of work.
Conducting regular formal site audits and inspections and report findings to senior management. Immediate follow up is required to ensure all items are addressed and closed out.
Arranging Health & Safety company induction programmes for new employees or sub-contractors· Accident investigation and reporting. Ensure all accidents are reported, recorded and investigated.
Assist site management with the drafting and communication of Tool Box Talks and Safe Action Plans.
Liaise with the Client / Main Contractor Health & Safety Team.
Managing and making recommendations for Personal Protection Equipment required for Employees.
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