Job Description
Health & Safety Advisor
8am - 5pm
Permanent
£30 - £35,000 per annum - Monday - Thursday
Overview
As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will help people identify and manage workplace risks through practical guidance, clear reporting and careful follow-up. You will work with colleagues to support safe working practices, investigate concerns and encourage timely action. The role calls for sound judgement, clear communication and a consistent approach to prevention.
Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the development, implementation, maintenance and review of the company's health and safety policies, procedures and management systems.
- Ensure compliance with applicable UK health & safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor changes in legislation and industry guidance, implementing necessary improvements.
- Maintain an appropriate register of applicable health and safety legislation and compliance obligations.
- Provide competent health & safety advice to directors, managers, supervisors and employees.
- Undertake, maintain and regularly review workplace risk assessments across all departments.
- Work with departmental managers and supervisors to develop task-specific risk assessments and safe systems of work.
- Manage COSHH compliance, including assessments, safety data sheets, chemical inventories and exposure controls.
Skills
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent recognised qualification.
- Previous experience in a health and safety role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Good working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Experience undertaking workplace risk assessments, COSHH assessments and safety inspections
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