Health and Safety Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Foster + Partners

Foster + Partners

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Role summary
To work with the Health & Safety Manager to promote and implement an integrated and effective
Practice wide Health & Safety Policy to ensure that Health & Safety Policy is adhered to.

Role Definition

Job title:
Health & Safety Officer

Reporting to:
Health & Safety Manager on a day to day basis and ultimately to the Head of

Facilities

Responsibilities

Facilitating Foster + Partners compliance with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) and Regulations written under the Act
Providing support and advice (only where competent to do so) to employees
Liaising and assisting with the control of contractors work authorisation procedures including the evaluation of competence and method statements
Supporting a practicewide training programme (e.g. Manual Handling, Mobile Elevated

Working Platform, First Aid, and Defibrillator)

Carrying out Display Screen Equipment workstation assessments and keeping uptodate records
Implementing improvement measures on completion of each individual workstation DSE

Assessment if needed

Providing staff with information on eye and eyesight tests and keeping uptodate records
Providing suitable and sufficient Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to employees and ensuring these are collected from leavers, as well as keeping uptodate records
Assisting with risk assessments for all departments/tasks including work experience students, and keeping uptodate records
Assist with reviewing assessments annually
Acting as First Aider
Regularly reviewing the accident book.
Carrying out accident investigations as required
Conducting regular office inspections to check that procedures are being properly implemented and taking necessary action when needed
Attending relevant meetings as required.
Delivering the Health and Safety induction to all new starters
Carrying out risk assessments with consideration as to how risks can be reduced
Producing reports as required
Keeping up to date with new legislation and developments
Thorough knowledge of and compliance with F+P procedure and standards
Contributing, or otherwise assisting as required
Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstreams.
Thorough knowledge of and compliance with F+P procedures and standards

Qualities and Skills required

Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities
Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based
Able to meet the everyday challenges of the role including NEBOSH Certificate or

CSHS02
07 2023

equivalent

Qualified First Aider
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to write reports
Punctual and reliable with excellent timekeeping and good attendance record
Excellent and consistent attention to detail
Flexible attitude
Self motivation and ability to take responsibility
Ability to influence and motivate
Ability to manage and prioritise tasks and time efficiently
Resilient to cope with conflicting demands and able to prioritise duties and work under pressure
Demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks
Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team
Methodical and accurate and consistent attention to detail
Excellent organisational skills
Able to demonstrate discretion, confidentiality and loyalty
Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally
Ability to remain calm and resilient at all times
Thorough knowledge of and compliance with F+P procedures and standards

Desirable

Technician Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Tech IOSH)

This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time.

There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder.

CSHS02
07 2023

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: