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Location:
Northampton, Northamptonshire
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per annum
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Job ref:
JN -052022-76843_1652262561
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Published:
11 May 2022
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Expiry date:
10 July 2022
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Start date:
ASAP
Health and Safety Manager (Fire Safety)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Northampton
Health and safety is very important. The aim of the Health and Safety Manager is to minimise risks to patients, staff and visitors. Working as a health and safety manager, you will plan, implement, monitor and review protective and preventative safety measures and look at all aspects of health and safety including:
Infection control and COVID-19 precautions
Assist business unit managers with H&S audits
Review and provide recommendations following Fire Risk Assessments
Monitor and maintain the asbestos register for all sites
Provide scheduled remedial corrective works to line manager in line with audits and reports
Verify statutory inspections and maintenance has been completed
safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
dealing with hazardous substances
violence and abusive behaviour
manual handling (lifting, carrying, etc)
food hygiene
Duties include:
carry out building inspections
carry out risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced
outline safe operational procedures which identify and take into account 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
assist in preparing 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
attend Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) seminars and read professional journals
produce management reports, newsletters and bulletins
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.In carrying out these functions, you are expected to:
Skills Required:
Essential skills for any health and safety role are attention to detail, patience and diplomacy, and the ability to analyse complex data. An investigative mind and an interest in the law are also required.
Health and safety managers need to be:
interested in health and safety
willing to follow procedures
able to train staff at all levels
able to prioritise
willing to work under pressure
calm in stressful situations
report writing skills
time management skills
good planning and organisational skills
Qualifications:
There are no set entry requirements, but you are expected to have knowledge of health and safety, ideally you would have a NEBOSH or similar qualification.
If you feel your experience meets the criteria of my client's brief, please apply online via the Cobalt website, quoting the job reference for this position.