H&s Advisor X 2 - Inverness, United Kingdom - Pertemps Glasgow Perms

Pertemps Glasgow Perms

Verified Company

Inverness, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client, a regional authority, seek**2 x Health & Safety Advisors.

This role is located in Inverness please note when applying._**The role is renumerated at £19.70 per hour based on a 35 hours working week.

Main duties:

Provide consultancy health and safety support and advice to Service managers and to provide advice and assistance as appropriate to Council employees
Assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of health and safety policies, guidance, initiatives and procedures in line with legislative and organisational needs both existing and impending.
Facilitate programmes of risk assessment within individual client Services
Assist, devise, organise and deliver health and safety training and/or awareness sessions as part of the Council's health and safety training and awareness programme.
Routinely investigate, and report on adverse accidents, incidents and loss arising out of, or in connection with, the Council's undertakings with a view to expediting proactive action (as appropriate), including advising duty holders on revised practicesand/or remedial action.
Help ensure that all notifiable accidents, dangerous occurrences and cases of occupational disease are referred as necessary to the HSE checking the quality and accuracy of returns completed by Services.
Plan and carry out a programme of health and safety audits, site visits and inspections and assist Services identify unsafe practices and conditions (advising on remedial action, as appropriate).
Assist in fostering an understanding within the Council of the crucial role of health and safety as an integral part of the Council's operational efficiency (for example disseminating relevant information, as appropriate).
Carry out testing and monitoring of working conditions, equipment, substances used and practices and procedures, as appropriate, to ensure compliance with current legislation.
Act as an exofficio member of Clients' Safety Committees providing advice and guidance as necessary.
Maintain an uptodate knowledge of statutes, regulations and general developments associated with occupational health, safety and welfare at work; assist in their interpretation in the context of the work or activities of client services and ensure thatrelevant managers and employees are advised appropriately.
Liaise, as necessary, with external bodies and organisation (e.g. other local authorities, HSE, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Insurance,).

Educational/Professional requirements:

A professional qualification in occupational health and safety (NEBOSH diploma or equivalent).
Chartered membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)