Health and Safety Advisor

Morson Talent

  • Taunton, Somerset
  • £55,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Health and Safety Advisor - civil engineering/highways sector - £45k-£55k+package - varied schemes across the South-West - Taunton base but a hybrid/multi-site role.Key responsibilities
  • On a day to day basis provide guidance and advice to the business on compliance with statutory requirements and company standards using Guidance and Observation visits
  • To respond to requests for advice which fall within the job holders area of expertise, through discussion with the SHE Manager, and others where appropriate
  • Undertaking risk assessments relating to SHE.
  • Proactively working with operational teams during the project lifecycle to ensure that SHE is considered at all stages and that relevant control measures are identified
  • Assisting the business with the implementation of the OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 standards
  • Undertaking ‘active’ monitoring of company projects using the monitoring system
  • Highlighting areas where poor practice and/or significant risk have occurred.
  • Investigating incidents and producing detailed factual reports identifying root causes and recommendations for improvement
  • Liaising with enforcing authorities as necessary
  • Assisting the SHE Manager in the preparation, review and updating of policies and procedures relating to the management of SHE
  • Working with senior managers and/or directors on the development and implementation of divisional level strategies for improvement
  • Keeping up to date with new legislation and best practices in the industry through regular reading of journals and relevant website/ site visits
  • Raise awareness on SHE and sustainability issues through toolbox talks and briefings, delivering training where necessary.
Qualifications/Experience
NEBOSH Construction/general cert (minimum)
NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ L6 in OHAS (desired)
Relevant experience of working as part of a SHE team
Providing proactive support to operational business units
Up to date knowledge of UK legislation in relation to highways/civil engineering projects

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