Health and Safety Manager

• To manage all of the Health and Safety and Fire Safety requirements as directed by the CEO
• Develop, implement, and review the hospital’s Health & Safety policies and procedures in line with Irish legislation, HIQA standards, and JCI requirements
• Ensure compliance with Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and associated regulations
• To develop and maintain Safety Statements with specific risk assessments for each department
• Maintain the Safety Statements according as the needs of the hospital changes
• Develop and deliver the Health & Safety programs to promote a strong Safety Culture
• Develop and maintain robust systems for incident reporting, measuring performance, KPI's, risk assessments, chemical inventory, chemical risk assessments, ergonomic risk assessments, and auditing
• Carry out accident and near miss investigations, compile reports, and implement recommendations
• Work in collaboration with other roles impacting Health and Safety
• Review and develop policies and procedures
• Consult with employees regarding Health, Safety and Welfare at Work
• Consult and engage with safety representatives
• Prepare reports on Health and Safety performance
• Work with managers and staff on new equipment/processes/systems
• Develop a Health and Safety Audit programme
• Carry out a full Health and Safety Audit of the whole building at least once per year
• Manage the mandatory Health and Safety training requirements
• Do quarterly and annual reports on Health and Safety performance and KPI's
• Prepare and monitor a Health and Safety budget
• Chair and organise the Health and Safety Committee
• Review existing Permit to Work systems and develop new ones
• Carry out risk assessments for all new equipment, hazardous substances, and systems of work
• Advise and implement established Safety Practices for Hazardous substances and Biological Agents
• Develop policies and training to manage aggressive or violent behaviour towards staff
• Ensure compliance with JCI standards
• Present Health and Safety and Fire Safety training at induction training days
• Manage Health and Safety requirements in current legislation
• Maintain continuous professional development
• Maintain compliance with Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor requirements
• Advise on Health and Safety during construction projects
• Review and develop RAMS
• Liaise with the Health and Safety Authority and other statutory bodies
• Manage Fire Safety in the hospital
• Develop, maintain and manage the Fire Safety Management system
• Develop Fire Safety policy protocols and hospital emergency plans
• Obtain expert advice on Fire Safety Management
• Be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Fire Safety Policy
• Develop and learn how to interpret and apply Fire Safety legislation for acute hospitals
• Develop, deliver and audit an effective Fire Safety Training programme
• Review all Fire Safety training on a cycle of not greater than every two years
• Raise awareness of all Fire Safety features
• Conduct regular Fire Risk Assessments
• Ensure requirements related to Fire Procedures for less-able staff, patients and visitors are in place
• Report for Fire Incidents
• Monitor, report and initiate measures to reduce false Fire Alarms
• Liaise with external enforcing authorities regarding Fire Safety
• Monitor the inspection and maintenance of Fire Safety systems
• Ensure suitable Fire Safety Audits are carried out
• Ensure Fire Safety is a main agenda item on the Health and Safety Committee Agenda
• Review the Fire Response Team
• Conduct annual fire evacuation drills across all departments and shifts

• Minimum of a Higher Diploma or BSc in Occupational Health and Safety
• 5 years’ experience in a direct Occupational Health and Safety role
• Membership of IOSH would be a distinct advantage
• People Management: Good people management skills
• Communication skills: Ability to communicate technical aspects of work requirements in an effective and understandable manner
• Resource Management: Ability to operate within a budget
• Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team in an effective and cooperative manner while keeping a focus on the primary role

Membership of IOSH would be a distinct advantage