29th Jul, 2020 Read time 1 minute

Health and Safety Officer

Location: Huddersfield
Last Updated: 29th August 2020

Health & Safety Officer will be responsible for coordinating, supporting and advising the College on all aspects in regards to Health & Safety. You will be tasked with establishing and monitoring standards, processes, communications and training in order to make sure health & safety standards remain high.

Responsibilities:

  • Providing training to support on all matters of Health & Safety
  • Taking responsibility for fire drills and fire alarms
  • Responsible for site security
  • Undertaking risk assessments and accident investigations
  • Managing all health, safety and environmental aspects within large manufacturing site and reporting directly to Operations Manager
  • Carry out training and inductions on site
  • Writing and implementing procedures
  • Experience in occupational environment health is mandatory in this position
  • Ensure that all Health, Safety, Environment, COSHH and fire safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated
  • Co-ordinate the development of health & safety policies, systems of work and procedures
  • Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to the business
  • Participate in monthly meetings when required to report on relevant health & safety matters
  • Ensure that all incidents are documented investigated and recommended improvements implemented, and ensure compliance with all external HSE/COSHH reporting requirements
  • Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time

Requirements:

  • At least 3 years recent and relevant experience in a similar role, experience in a scientific setting is preferred.
  • Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (MIOSH)

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