| Date posted: |
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 |
| Company: |
Canary Wharf Contractors Limited |
| Department: |
Construction |
| Location: |
Canary Wharf, London E14 |
Description
Major Responsibilities:
1. Adhere to and implement the requirements of the CWCL Internal Health and Safety procedures document where applicable.
2. Discharge responsibilities for Health and Safety as set out in the Canary Wharf Group Health Safety and Welfare manual also the Canary Wharf Group Construction Health and Safety Plan both in respect of the package and integration of the overall project.
3. Ensure that Trade Contractor selection, pre-contract and post contract award Health and Safety procedures are followed and implemented.
4. Ensure that the requirements of the CWCL Health and Safety Procedures and Standards document for Trade Contractors is understood and adhered too by all involved with the project.
5. Develop the Project Health and Safety Plan and Project Fire and Safety Plan. Plans are to be reviewed on a monthly basis by each Construction Project Safety Manager to ensure that they are still suitable and sufficient and meet the specific projects needs.
6. Liaise with the Senior Safety Manager on matters of compliance with, and interpretation of, current and prospective Health and Safety Legislation, approved code of practices and guidance.
7. Advise on the provision of Health and Safety training as necessary.
8. Be responsible for the prompt reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences (as defined by the RIDDOR Regulations 1995) and any other high potential/serious near miss incidents. Ensuring that investigation teams are assembled, investigations carried out and full reports with conclusions and recommendations are completed and issued for RIDDOR and high potential/serious near miss incidents. To ensure that the associated record keeping including the provision and completion of accident books and the provision of this information immediately to the Senior Safety Manager and the Fire and Life Safety Department.
9. Be available for meetings with the Health and Safety Team.
10. Additional Reasonable Duties include the following:
10.1 Audit the project Health and Safety Plan (including Fire Safety Plan) at the stipulated intervals.
10.2 Give advice when requested on the adequacy of risk assessments.
10.3 Providing Health and Safety input in planning work activities.
10.4 Advise the project team on all Health and Safety issues.
10.5 Monitor the development of design aspects of the project.
10.6 Check statutory notifications are made.
10.7 Provide records of all Health and Safety training, including the subject of training given on site and the names of recipients and providing this information electronically to the Personnel department.
10.8 Check that contractor Health and Safety competency has been examined and advise Project Executive of any deficiencies.
10.9 Monitoring and audit the provision of risk assessment information to employees.
10.10 Carrying out audits and site inspections.
10.11 Providing to the Senior Safety Manager a weekly report and monthly report and others as may be requested.
11. To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Senior Health & Safety Manager and Senior Project Manager.
Working Relationships:
Reports to Senior Project Manager and Senior Safety Manager.
Person Specification:
1. Quality experience working on major construction projects as a Health and Safety Manager or Health and Safety Advisor.
2. Be in possession of formal recognised Health and Safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, NVQ level 3 etc (as a minimum) NEBOSH Diploma 1 preferred.
3. Be a member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) at Technician Member (or above).
4. Possess a practical, proactive approach to Health and Safety management.
5. Have good communication skills (both verbal and written).
6. Possess influencing skills with the ability to influence behaviors at all levels.
7. Must be a team player and be able to work well with the assigned project team, trade contractors and members of the Health and Safety department.
8. Have the ability to develop and implement Health and Safety performance related systems and procedures where required.
9. Be willing to undertake training and a personal development program.
10. Be able to train others where knowledge and skills allow.
11. Be computer literate and have good administration skills.
Health Safety and Welfare Responsibilities :
All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy in the Administrative Rules & Procedures, and the Health Safety & Welfare Manual.
Environmental Responsibilities:
All staff are required to follow the CWG Environmental Policies for minimisation of waste and effective energy management as defined in the CWG Environmental Manual and associated documents.
Quality Management Responsibilities:
All staff are required to comply with CWG Quality Management System requirements detailed within Company Quality Manual, Policies and to ensure that all Procedures; Plans and Forms within InfoBase are effectively implemented to meet the set ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management Standard.