Job Description
preparing health and safety strategies and developing internal policy.carrying out risk assessments and considering how risks could be reduced.outlining safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards.carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented.planning practical and effective methods,of promoting health and safety and safe working practices.attending safety committee meetings.negotiating with higher management and operators to try to eliminate conflict between production and safety considerations.making changes to working practices that are safe and comply with legislation.leading in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks.keeping records of inspections findings and producing reports that suggest improvements.keeping records of incidents and accidents and producing statistics for managers.producing management reports.carrying out accident investigations on site and producing subsequent reports and recommendations.carrying out fire drills.ensuring the safe installation of equipment.managing and organising the safe disposal of hazardous substances, e.g. asbestos.advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
Job Specification
A health and safety Manager offers expert knowledge and skills in order to generate and promote a positive health and safety culture. This represents a key role in helping control occupational risk.To formulate and direct policies to provide a safe and healthful atmosphere within the workplace and to comply with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations.