Health and Safety Advisor- Civils in Bedford - CV-Library

Health and Safety Advisor- Civils

Location: Bedford

Salary: £35,000-£45,000

Duration: Permanent

About the company

My client are a civil engineering company who specialise in residential projects. They have been running for over 28 years and have grown and expanded to become one the area’s top civil engineering and groundworks company.

For this role you will lead on and provide advice, support, deliver health and safety advice to the organisation; and to be the responsible named officer for maintaining health and safety requirements. They are looking for someone who has experience in health and safety , preferably previously worked a similar role.

Responsibilities

* carry out risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced

* outline safe operational procedures which identify and consider all relevant hazards

* carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented

* ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation

* prepare health and safety strategies and develop internal policy

* lead in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks

* keep records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements

* record incidents and accidents and produce statistics for managers

* keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer's industry

* ensure equipment is installed safely

* manage and organise the safe disposal of hazardous substances, e.g. asbestos

* advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery, and occupational diseases.

Salary and Benefits

* £35,000-£45,000 per annum- depending on experience

* Other benefits to be negotiated on interview