Health And Safety Administrator

Health and Safety Administrator Location:- Leicester Salary:- £25k – £27k A local chemical manufacturing company are now looking to recruit for a Health and Safety Administrator to join their team. Health and Safety Administrator- Job Description The purpose of this role is to assist in driving the H&S agenda, and to improve the Company’s performance in all areas related to the H&S, surpassing ISO(phone number removed). To achieve this by collaboratively embedding a H&S compliance culture within the organisation, from our shop floor operators to our senior management team members and by taking a holistic approach to raising standards above and beyond (phone number removed). While, helping to implement initiatives that continually improve the Organisation in all H&S related activities in a timely manner. The job holder will also ensure their site’s compliance with ISO90001 quality standards, and 14001 environmental directives as instructed by, and with support and guidance from the SHEQ Officer. Health and Safety Administrator – Main Duties * Conducting Risk Assessments and developing Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS) and keeping the Risk Assessment register updated. Sharing RAMS with HR for personnel files where appropriate. * Coordinating and supporting health & safety inspections, advising management of any improvements required. Actioning any improvements necessitated by Health & Safety inspections on time. * Designing updating and delivering Health & Safety inductions to new starters and those needing a refresher. * Developing, implementing and reviewing safe work practices and procedures for all hazardous tasks. * Organising and arranging meetings with Health & Safety representatives. Organising and attending regular steering committee meetings to deliver Health & Safety updates. * Stocking and re-stocking of first aid boxes. Responding to notifications of first aider certificate expiry. * Allocating personal protective equipment, and giving instruction in its correct use, maintenance and limitations. Updating the PPE register. Updating PPE stock locations and owners. Ensuring a register of deployed equipment is continuously maintained and reviewed. * Updating the hazardous substances inventory and the communication and implementation of any control measures. Monitoring the safe storage of hazardous substances and addressing and recording any non-compliances. * Assisting with the gathering of data and creation of reports and communication of them via a presentation to the distribution list. * Reporting accidents and near misses internally to initiate HSE procedures. * Undertaking continuous professional development activities including attending seminars and reading professional journals. * Maintaining a knowledge base of legislation and other developments affecting the business, upon receipt of new qualified Health and Safety Advisor – Requirements: The ideal candidate must come from a Manufacturing background as a Health and Safety Advisor. You will also have the following skills, qualifications and experience: * Hold a minimum of a NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or Equivalent * A member of IOSH or IIRSM * Good computer literacy with good computer skills, including Word, Excel and Outlook. * Strong administration skills and experience For more information please call Paul Gorton on (phone number removed). Ridgeline are acting as a 3rd party on behalf of our client. All applications will be held on our database for current and future positions. We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard from us within 10 working days then your application has been unsuccessful but please feel free to contact us for an update