Safety Officer

Safety Officer

Safety Officer

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Safety Officer for our residential/commercial project based in Dublin. The role will report to the Project Site Manager and will be responsible for advising on overall compliance in matters of Health & Safety in accordance with our policies  and relevant statutory provisions.  The Safety Officer must lead by example and serve as a role model in mobilising the team and ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety are adopted onsite.  
 

Key Responsibilities

  • Conducting regular, formal site audits and carrying out inspections as directed in the Safety Management System
  • Ensuring that a record of statutory inspections is kept for all activities and plant equipment
  • Delivering and completing statutory notifications to the Health & Safety Authority and conducting inspector site visits as required
  • Delivering Health & Safety induction programmes for new on-site employees and contractors 
  • Managing and recommending PPE for on-site employees
  • Assisting Site Management in compiling cost records and forecasts for all issues associated with Health & Safety including, but not limited to, contra charges, training, purchases, etc.
  • Organising and chairing site Safety Meetings 
  • Reviewing sub-contractors' Safety Statements and Safety Compliance
  • Assisting Site Management in drafting and communicating Method Statements
  • Maintaining and communicating site Emergency Plans
  • Conducting preliminary accident investigations and statutory notifications, while keeping Group Safety Manager updated
  • Ensuring First Aiders are available and that all necessary supplies and certificates are maintained 
  • Collating relevant information for inclusion in the Safety File in preparation for handover to the Client 

You will need

  • Health and Safety Cert, Diploma or Degree is essential
  • 2 to 3 years on site Safety Officer experience, ideally in construction
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in the construction industry

Location: Dublin
Job Type: Full time permanent
Bennett (Construction) Ltd is an equal opportunities employer

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