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Health and Safety Officer
Job Posted: 9 hours ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Industrious Recruitment are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Officer to work for a client in the Milton Keynes area.
The Health and Safety Officer will drive compliance and foster a positive safety culture. In this role you’ll carry out inspections, audits and risk assessments, investigate incidents, and provide training and guidance across the organisation.
Accountability Expectations:
* Responsible for own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or don't do).
* Work in adherence to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Act 1999 and all other relevant H&S UK Law as set out by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
* Report any issues, risks, hazards, near misses, incidents or unsafe practices to the management immediately.
* Understand risks, including COSHH, and how to mitigate them, including adherence to PPE rules.
* Ensure areas of work are clean, safe and 'fit-to-fly'.
* Attend all required health & safety training.
* Work in adherence to various ISO standards
Specific Responsibilities:
* Develop, implement, and promote a proactive health and safety culture within the organisation.
* Conduct workplace risk assessment and recommend control measures to reduce hazards.
* Deliver health and safety training and toolbox talks to employees at all levels.
* Monitor and review health and safety performance, identifying areas for improvement.
* Lead on incident investigations, ensuring lessons learned are shared and corrective actions are implemented.
* Support management in developing emergency procedure and conducting drills.
* Ensure all staff have access to the necessary PPE and are trained in its proper use.
* Work with department heads to integrate Health and Safety considerations into daily operations.
* Keep up to date with emerging risks and industry best practices to continuously improve safety standards.
* Strong knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant regulations.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence employees at all levels.
* Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess risks and develop effective control measures.
* Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
* Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects, audits, and training sessions effectively.
* Ability to handle and investigate accidents with professionalism and discretionBefore You Apply
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