Health & Safety Officer Job at The LDA (Dublin)

Job Description

Reporting to the Safety Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Manager in our Delivery Department, the role of the Health and Safety Officer is to assist in ensuring compliance with all safety, health and welfare at work legislation and to foster a culture of health and safety across the Agency and its operating locations. The Health and Safety Officer will assist in the continual development of safety, health and welfare at work policies and procedures, drive continuous improvement and maintain the LDA’s commitment to a safe working environment at all times. The role will involve travel to LDA construction projects, where the successful candidate will undertake site inspections/audits, reporting findings to the Contractor / Project Supervisor (PSCS) and track close out of identified actions.

Job Responsibility

Promote safe working practices and the implementation of LDA company policy and procedures across all projects and offices
Assist in developing and implementing guidelines, processes, and documentation to support the Company in addressing and enforcing the required standards, within health & safety and environmental legislation
Ensuring client responsibilities under relevant legislative Acts are implemented across all projects and within the office
Carry out regular site audits on LDA projects and report findings to relevant personnel
Review contractor project safety and health plans against legislative requirements and LDA standards
Monitor the adequacy and timely close out of incident reporting and inspections
Regularly review Contractors Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures and Safety Statements ensuring they meet the required standards
Champion a culture of safety, health and environmental awareness and ensure issues are considered, discussed and addressed as required at project review meetings
Assist with incident investigations, identification of root cause and ensure that corrective actions are implemented without delay
Identify new and on-going safety related training requirements and in collaboration with relevant colleagues, ensure all mandatory training is defined, reviewed, recorded and delivered on time

Requirements

Hold a relevant 3rd level degree qualification in Health & Safety
2-5 years’ experience in a similar position
Experience with relevant Safety, Health and Environmental standards and management systems
Excellent knowledge of relevant Safety, Health & Welfare legislation, and regulations
Have a positive attitude with a passion to succeed, an energetic approach and an ability to take accountability
Be conscientious, have excellent attention to detail and an ability to multitask
Ability to prepare reports and administer the necessary paperwork

Nice to have

Excellent relationship management skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Solutions and results focused
Excellent attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to work well within a team environment
Must have own car and full, clean driving license

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