H&S Manager/Business Partner

Jersey
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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Job DescriptionNon-Contractual Job Accountabilities - Health and Safety Business Partner / TraineeThe Health and Safety Business Partner will demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the legal framework relating to all workplace health and safety issues relevant to the company's clients. Keeping abreast of health and safety law affecting the workplace will be key to this role as the company's clients range from construction, corporate, education, hospitality, retail, care and more, we ensure that we provide a high level of professional support and give the right advice.Main accountabilities of the role:

carry out regular site visits (including construction sites), inspections, health and safety audits, food safety audits (including implementation of HACCP plans) and carryout spot checks for a wide range of clients to ensure that policies and procedures are being properly implemented;
coordinate the Health and Safety Project Coordinator (“HSPC”) Service in line with the Management in Construction (Jersey) Regulations 2016 leading projects from inception to completion including: client liaison and the collation of the project information; review of designs from a health and safety perspective and provide constructive feedback; bringing together and writing of pre-construction information for the project; liaise with other professional service providers where necessary e.g. Architects and Principal Contractors; review of the Construction Phase Plans and communicate with Principal Contractors; and the collation of a health and safety file and associated documentation.
undertake fire risk assessments and develop fire management/emergency evacuation plans for a broad range of clients and premises;
develop and advise upon risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced, including COVID-19 risks, while consulting with the client and all key stakeholders;
develop and maintain health and safety policies and procedures which are tailored to the activities of our clients;
assist with the creation and the implementation of management action plans, asbestos management, legionella risk assessment/water management processes;
outline safe operational procedures which identify and take into account all relevant hazards and/or ensure that all working practices comply with legislation;
liaise with regulatory bodies eg. the Health and Safety Inspectorate, Government of Jersey Environmental Health Department and the Government of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service;
assist, investigate and report on accidents and near misses, along with providing recommendations for improvement and investigating health related complaints and cases of ill health;
advise and assist clients on employer/employee rights and obligations and liabilities, including pregnant workers, well-being, stress management, hazardous substances, noise, machinery, display screen assessments and disability access audits;
arrange, attend and prepare minutes for various client health and safety liaison meetings; and
design and deliver training on all aspects of Health and Safety requirements, including toolbox talks.

The above tasks and responsibilities cannot fully encompass all that is required of the post holder. It is expected that the post holder will undertake such other duties and responsibilities as directed by their Line Manager or a Director.

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