Health & Safety Officer

Health & Safety Officer (Logistics Warehouse)

Role Overview:

The Health & Safety Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the overall safety and well-being of employees and visitors within a logistics warehouse. They are responsible for implementing and maintaining effective health and safety policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with relevant regulations and company standards including ISO 45001. The Health & Safety Coordinator actively promotes a culture of safety and provides guidance to management and staff to minimize accidents, injuries, and occupational hazards.

Key Behaviors:

·        Safety Consciousness: Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, maintains awareness of potential hazards, and encourages safe working practices among team members.

·        Attention to Detail: Pays close attention to details and exhibits a meticulous approach to identifying potential risks and hazards in the workplace.

·        Proactivity: Takes proactive measures to prevent accidents, identifies potential safety concerns, and implements appropriate control measures.

·        Communication: Possesses excellent communication skills to effectively convey safety information, provide clear instructions, and promote safety awareness across all levels of the organization.

·        Problem Solving: Exhibits strong problem-solving skills to analyze safety issues, develop effective solutions, and implement corrective actions.

·        Leadership: Demonstrates leadership qualities by inspiring and motivating others to prioritize safety, fostering a positive safety culture, and leading by example.

Key Skills:

·        Knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations: Possesses a comprehensive understanding of relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and guidelines applicable to the logistics industry.

·        Risk Assessment: Competent in conducting risk assessments to identify potential hazards, assess their severity and likelihood, and implement appropriate control measures.

·        Accident Investigation: Skilled in investigating and documenting accidents and incidents, identifying root causes, and recommending preventive measures.

·        Training and Education: Capable of developing and delivering safety training programs, workshops, and toolbox talks to enhance employee awareness and compliance.

·        Emergency Response Planning: Able to develop and implement emergency response plans, conduct drills, and ensure readiness to handle emergencies and evacuations.

·        6. Data Analysis: Competent in collecting and analysing safety data, identifying trends, and producing reports to evaluate safety performance and propose improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with S, H & W at work act across the operations.
• Developing and implementing health and safety policies, procedures, and protocols in consultation with operations mangers in line with ISO 45001.
• Conducting regular inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities, communicate to management and review periodically
• Risk and Opportunity Matrix, SWOT, Pestle Review etc.
• Safety policies review (e.g. Driving in warehouse, Use of charging equipment, working at heights)
• Accident, near miss and first aid investigations, including corrective actions and collation of statistics.
• Collaborating with management and employees to raise awareness and promote a positive safety culture.
• Providing training and education to employees on safety procedures, equipment usage, and emergency response protocols.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to safety incidents, inspections, and training activities.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of safety programs and initiatives, recommending improvements as necessary.
• Liaising with relevant regulatory agencies and participating in safety-related meetings and forums.

Qualifications Required:

·        A relevant qualification in health and safety, or a related field is a must.

·        Strong knowledge of local health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.

·        Experience in logistics, warehousing, or a similar industry with a focus on health and safety is typically preferred.

·        Proficiency in using safety management systems, incident reporting tools, and data analysis software.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

For full details please contact ritchie.hogan@primeline.ie