We are looking for Safety Advisors to work for a rail constrcution company. The roles are based in the North West of England and in Barnsley.
Key Acountabilities
provide professional advice and guidance to members of staff to enable them to safely and
effectively deliver their objectives
To contribute to the ongoing development of the company’s Health and Safety Strategy, Health and
Safety Policy and Safety Management Systems
To audit, monitor and report on safety performance and agree any improvement actions necessary to
ensure compliance with the above
1.To provide informed advice, guidance and support on health, safety and welfare matters to all parties.
2.Ensure the implementation of agreed solutions to achieve compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
3.To contribute to the preparation of Project Health and Safety Plans and ensure compliance with their requirements.
4.To provide detailed H&S input into all stages of the project process from initial pre-qualification to contract completion to ensure that projects are executed in a safe manner.
5.To undertake Site Safety Audits in accordance with the H&S Audit Programme to that ensure the requirements of the company’s Safety Management System, Project Health and Safety Plans, current H&S legislation and client requirements are addressed and compliance achieved.
6.To ensure that corrective actions arising from Site Safety Audits are effectively addressed and closed out and that opportunities for the continuous improvement of safe working practices are fully exploited.
7.To liaise with Client Safety Representatives and Regulatory authorities on all Health and Safety issues.
8.To prevent the adoption of unsafe working practices.
9.To undertake Accident and Incident Reporting and Accident Investigation, in accordance with the company’s procedures.
10. To facilitate Health and Safety Meetings as appropriate.
Person Specification
Ambition and commitment to succeed in the role.
•Have previous experience within a rail environment (desirable but not essential).
•Demonstrable self motivation and high personal professional standards.
•Confident communication skills.
•Excellent employer references.
•Previous experience in a similar role would be preferred and it is envisaged that this will have been gained, at least in part, with a Major Contractor
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