Health and Safety Officer at Fifth Quadrant

• We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Health and Safety Officer with First Aid experience to ensure a safe and compliant working environment for our client.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing and enforcing health and safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and providing first aid as needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health as far as is reasonably practicable.
• Ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to by all personnel on site and are communicated when reviewed.
• Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and construction site operations.
• Participate in preparation and implementation of Project Health and Safety Plan.
• Conduct Project Site Health and Safety Induction for all personnel on site.
• Ensure that Risk Assessment and Method Statement, Safety Data Sheet, Job Hazard Analysis are communicated and documented to all concerned personnel before commencement of any hazardous task or operation.
• Facilitate all incidents investigations and ensure they are reported and recommended Corrective Actions Plan (CAP) for improvements are implemented and able to administer first aid to injured patients.
• Carry out Permit-To-Work monitoring and review.
• Ensure that Health and Safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
• Participate in the development of health & safety policies, safe systems of work and procedures.
• Ensure full and accurate Health & Safety and training (internal and external) records are kept and maintained.
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors Health & Safety representatives in resolving health and safety issues on the project site.
• Advise Management on Health and Safety matters.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Officer, preferably in a construction environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of Health and Safety legislation and procedures.
• Certification in Occupational Health and Safety.
• First Aid certification and experience in administering first aid.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and safety audits.