Health and Safety Advisor

Health and Safety Advisor - construction/civil engineering - £50k-£55k+car allowance/benefits - well established construction contractor working on varied projects across the North-West. Key Responsibilities: Developing and Implementing Health & Safety Policies: - Support the Head of HSW, to create, manage and monitor comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures that comply with relevant legislation and industry best practices. Training and Education: - Providing training to staff and contractors on health and safety procedures, hazards, and emergency protocols. Risk Assessments: - Conducting thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement appropriate control measures. - Site Inspections and Audits: - Regularly inspecting construction sites to ensure compliance with health and safety standards and identify areas for improvement. Incident Investigation: - Investigating accidents and near misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions. Compliance: - Ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and regulations. - Communication and Liaison: - Working with site managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to promote a positive health and safety culture. Data Management: - Maintaining accurate records of health and safety incidents, inspections, and training. - Continuous Improvement: - Identifying areas for improvement in health and safety performance and implementing strategies to address them. Strategic Planning: - Contributing to the development of strategic plans for health and safety within the organization. - Compliance with HSE legislation and the health, safety and environmental requirements. - Interface, communicate, liaise, and maintain effective relationships with HSE Management Team. - Produce reports and identify remedial action, ensuring effective implementation. - Ensure that Contractors employees, sub-contractors and suppliers all work in accordance with health, safety and environmental requirements. - Monitor housekeeping standards across the Contract, identify and implement improvement activities. - Review and where necessary complete risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work. - Audit the permit to work process to ensure that standards are maintained. - Provide COSHH assessments where required and ensure effectiveness of supply chain documentation. - Ensure that PPE is being used in accordance with requirements. - Ensure that health and safety signage and guards are in place and maintained. - Monitor fire precautions to ensure compliance with standards. - Ensure that all emergency procedures and requirements are in place and are effective. - Undertake periodic HSE inspections for compliance to legal standards. - Support operational managers in the review of Contractors RAMS