Carlow County Council invite applications for the permanent post of Assistant Health & Safety Officer. 

Job Specification
The duties of the post shall be to give to Carlow County Council, under the direction and supervision of the Health and Safety Officer or other designated employees, such services of an executive, supervisory and advisory nature, as are required in relation to Health, Safety and Welfare at work. The principal duties and responsibilities will be to perform such duties appropriate to the post of Assistant Health & Safety Officer that may be assigned, and shall include but are not limited to: -
 

1. Working under the direction of the Health and Safety Officer in accordance with the Programme of Work for the Health and Safety Section and the requirements of the ISO45001 health and safety management system.
2. Advising on all matters relating to employee safety, health, and welfare at work.
3. Advising responsible persons and section heads on the review, update, and re-issue ancillary Safety Statements.
4. Monitoring and recording accident/incident and violence/aggression reporting and advising responsible persons and section heads on appropriate preventative and remedial actions to be taken. This shall include fulfilling statutory obligations in relation to reporting and investigation of accidents, incidents, and dangerous occurrences.
5. Advising and assisting responsible persons and section heads on the internal and external audit of workplaces and associated non-conformances.
6. Providing advice and support to responsible persons and section heads to ensure that relevant risk assessments are in place and updated as required.
7. Assisting in the development of Safe Work Practice Sheets and Safety Alerts for relevant responsible persons or section heads.
8. Advising on legal developments, which may affect Safety, Health, and Welfare at work, and in line with Legislative Requirements, Standards and Codes of Practice.
9. Advising and assisting, as required, on the induction and safety training of employees.
10.  Identifying and advising on PPE requirements, as required.
11.  Maintaining records for Safety, Health, and Welfare at work activities, under the direction   of the Health and Safety Advisor.
12.  Developing and maintaining policy and procedures under the ISO45001 Health and Safety Management System, as required.
13.  Participating in all Health and Safety Committee meetings, under the direction of the Health and Safety Officer.
14.  Providing assistance to relevant statutory bodies, including the Health & Safety Authority and any of its inspectors, as required.
15.  Advising responsible persons and section heads on emergency procedures and fire register requirements.
16.  Overseeing the programme for statutory and other inspections of work equipment, as    required.
17.  Advising on health, safety and welfare requirements in relation to the maintenance of facilities and buildings, as required.
18.  Deputising for the Health and Safety Officer, as required.
19.  Participation in and attendance at the National, Local Government Management Agency  Local Authorities Safety Officer Group.

Qualifications

1. CHARACTER:

2. HEALTH:

3. CITIZENSHIP

1. A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European

2. A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
3. A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
4. A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or UK or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or
5. A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or
6. A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or the UK or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa.

2. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, ETC.:

1. Hold an honours degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in:

2. Have a satisfactory knowledge of the following:

• effective communications and liaison with officials from the regulatory authorities,
• the management of risks from fire such as fire prevention and the carrying out of fire drills,
• risk management in relation to hazardous substances and occupational diseases,
• providing the required input for health and safety related training course/s and manuals for the organisation,
• understanding of Local Government and the construction industry,
• Health and Safety legislation, statutory requirements, their implications for the workplace and an appreciation of the legal process,

3. Have at least three years satisfactory relevant experience, including adequate experience in the areas specified below:

• the management of an appropriate audit process,
• planning practical and effective methods, both preventative and remedial, of promoting work practices that comply with health and safety requirements,
• of working with committees,
• the preparation and regular revision of Health and Safety statements and strategies,
• Staff supervision and relevant administration,
• maintaining accurate records, particularly of inspection findings, of incidents and accidents, and  the preparation of reports and statistical data required by management and the H.S.A.,
• the regular review of work methods and processes, which identify and take account of all relevant hazards,
• supporting line managers in the preparation, implementation, and regular review of safety related documentation including risk assessments, including advising on how risks can be reduced,
• operating a safety management system