Health And Safety Officer - Part-Time

Job Title: Part-Time Health and Safety Officer

Position Type: Part-Time

Purpose of the Role:

Facilitate compliance with the company Health & Safety Statement and associated processes, policies and legislation within Vision Ireland Group, Services, Foundation and Retail.

To provide advice, guidance and instruction regarding health and safety matters to ensure health and safety standards and legislation are met.

Staff taring, conduct inspections, and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities:

Health and Safety Compliance:

Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures.

Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and regulations.

Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed and employees are aware of their responsibilities.

Establish a full programme of documented health & safety inspections, audits and checks.

Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and risks.

Develop and maintain safety records, reports, and documentation.

Manage facility workplace incident investigations to include responding to and reporting all incidents, incident investigations, determine root cause, establishing recurrence prevention plans, and follow through. 

Training and Education:

Deliver health and safety training programs to employees, including co-ordinating training including booking training sessions.

Ensure training records are maintained.

Provide guidance and support to staff on health and safety matters.

Keep abreast of developments in health and safety regulations and best practices.

Emergency Response:

Develop and maintain emergency response plans.

Respond to health and safety emergencies as required, including after hours and weekends.

Conduct post-incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

Communication and Collaboration:

Work collaboratively with managers and staff to promote a positive health and safety culture.

Communicate health and safety policies, procedures, and updates effectively.

Liaise with external agencies, such as regulatory bodies and emergency services, as required.

Travel:

Travel to various locations throughout Ireland to conduct inspections, training, and provide support.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years proven experience as a Health and Safety Officer or similar role.
• Hold a QQI Level 8 (or higher) major academic award in Health and Safety, or other relevant area.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to travel and respond to emergencies as required.
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• First Aid and Fire Safety qualifications.
• Access to appropriate transport to fulfil requirements of the role.

Working Hours:

• The role is part-time
• Flexibility is required, including availability for call-outs and travel throughout Ireland.

Accessibility, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Vision Ireland is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. It is our policy to recognise people as a key resource required for successful attainment of the organisation's mission. In support of this, it is important to remember that differences between people, whether devised from their different backgrounds and personalities, cultures and/or their different abilities, can be a source of strength to the organisation.

We welcome, encourage, and embrace people of all backgrounds, to include those with disabilities, accessibility plays a huge part of ensuring that the needs of all our employees and service users, can access our systems and services, with ease and respect, in a supportive environment, enabling all to effectively engage our services and achieve our goals whether they are an applicant for employment or an employee requiring special facilitation.