Health and Safety Officer

Company Details Confidential; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Courthouse Chambers in Cork is seeking an experienced health and safety professional to conduct site inspections, audits, and RAMS development, ensuring compliance with Irish legislation and project safety requirements. You will provide practical guidance to project teams and subcontractors, maintaining records and promoting a strong safety culture.

The role involves leading investigations into incidents, coordinating safety communications, and supporting training and inductions across projects

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits and RAMS updates.
• Monitor compliance with Irish health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Assist with risk assessments, method statements, safety plans and training.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain records of inspections, incidents, trainings and corrective actions.
• Support inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings for staff and contractors.

Job description

Courthouse Chambers, 27-29 Washington St, Cork, Co. Cork, T12 WN8F

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, and workplace assessments to identify hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented. Monitor compliance with relevant Irish health and safety legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and company procedures. Assist in the preparation, review, and implementation of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). Support the development and implementation of Construction Phase Plans, Safety Statements, Emergency Response Plans, and other project-specific safety documentation. Provide practical health and safety advice and guidance to project managers, site management, supervisors, engineers, employees, and subcontractors. Carry out inspections of plant, equipment, access arrangements, temporary works, work activities, PPE, housekeeping, welfare facilities, and site conditions. Assist with the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses, dangerous occurrences, and environmental events, including identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions. Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, incidents, training, corrective actions, and other health and safety activities. Monitor and follow up on corrective and preventative actions to ensure they are closed out within agreed timescales. Assist with the delivery of site inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and health and safety training. Promote a positive safety culture and encourage employees and subcontractors to take ownership of health and safety. Review subcontractor health and safety documentation and monitor subcontractor compliance while working on company projects. Participate in pre-start meetings, site meetings, safety meetings, and project reviews as required. Assist with the management of occupational health requirements, including monitoring relevant exposure risks and workplace controls. Support emergency preparedness, including drills and reviews of emergency procedures. Keep up to date with changes in Irish health and safety legislation and industry best practice. Assist with internal and external audits and with maintaining relevant management system standards. Provide regular health and safety reports and updates to management.

• Sector: construction

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]