Health & Safety Advisor

Due to continued expansion, our client now requires a Health & Safety Advisor for roles based in Limerick.

The Health & Safety Advisor will be responsible for ensuring a safe working environment on all assigned sites while adhering to workplace Health and Safety requirements. The role also involves compliance with Environmental regulations and guidelines across all sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct weekly Site Safety audits (Scoring version) on all assigned sites.
• Advise site management on Health & Safety rules and regulations.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training for site staff.
• Report to the Contracts Manager on a daily basis and to the Environmental Health & Safety Manager as required.
• Carry out risk assessments and assist in developing method statements.
• Hold regular site safety meetings with all subcontractors weekly.
• Oversee subcontractor activities on-site to ensure coordination and safety.
• Monitor health and safety activities on projects and report findings to the Contracts Manager.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations, and halt operations in cases of dangerous circumstances until immediate corrective measures are taken.
• Identify, reduce, and maintain a register of relevant legislative, regulatory, and policy requirements.
• Assist the Contracts Manager in maintaining the safety management system.
• Keep safety files updated for all assigned sites in compliance with Safe T Cert.
• Ensure all subcontractor documentation (Safety Statements, Risk Assessments, Method Statements, training records, insurance certificates, equipment inspections, etc.) is in place and reviewed before subcontractors commence work.
• Implement and monitor the health and safety management system, ensuring daily completion of site-specific Safe Plan of Action (SPA) forms.
• Conduct induction courses for all new employees upon site entry.
• Attend site management meetings to document safety non-compliance and report to the Contracts Manager.
• Organize and arrange safety training for new employees, including Safe Pass, Manual Handling, and relevant CSCS cards.
• Conduct Safety Focus (Toolbox) Talks weekly and maintain records of attendees.
• Record and investigate all accidents/near misses on-site and share findings with senior management.
• Compile a monthly safety report summarizing all safety activities on-site and distribute it to relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and advise on safe systems of work, ensuring adherence to the company permit-to-work system.
• Review and update company safety documentation as requested by the Environmental Health & Safety Manager.
• Develop Environmental plans pre-commencement for all assigned sites.
• Ensure compliance with all local and national Environmental regulations and planning permission conditions.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 14001 and conduct audits as required under the standard.

Skills and Experience:

• Recognized EHS Degree or Diploma.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience in main construction is preferred.
• Strong ability to prioritize work requirements and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in IT, including MS Office and database management.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.

Benefits:

• Company Vehicle
• Pension
• Company Phone
• Company Laptop

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