Health and Safety Officer – Douglas, Co. Cork

5 days ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland Ayrton Group Full time
Health and Safety Officer – Douglas, Co. Cork

Ayrton Group are seeking an on-site Health and Safety Officer for a residential construction project in Douglas, Co. Cork.

The Health and Safety Officer will be responsible for advising on overall compliance in matters of Health & Safety in accordance with client policies and relevant statutory provisions. The HSO must lead by example and serve as a role model in mobilising the team and ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety are adopted on-site.

This is an initial 6-month contract role with the potential for extension, commencing as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducting regular, formal site audits and carrying out inspections as directed in the Safety Management System
  • Ensuring that a record of statutory inspections is kept for all activities and plant equipment.
  • Advising and instructing on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.).
  • Assisting Site Management in drafting and communicating Method Statements
  • Reviewing existing policies and measures and updating according to legislation.
  • Inspecting premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment.
  • Performing incident reporting and near misses and follow up actions, identifying root causes and implementing changes to prevent reoccurrences.
  • Reviewing subcontractors Safety Statements and Safety Compliance.
  • Reviewing Safe Work Plans for the tasks on site.
  • Management of Health & Safety paperwork on-site.
  • Managing and recommending PPE for on-site employees
  • Delivering Health & Safety induction programmes for new on-site employees and contractors.
  • Delivering Toolbox Talks as required.

Key Requirements:

  • Recognised qualification in Health and Safety required.
  • Minimum of 5 year of experience in an on-site HSO position preferred.
  • Residential construction experience is preferred,
  • Safe Pass and Manual Handling required.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and be innovative.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  • You must be legally permitted to live and work in Ireland.
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