Part Time Health & Safety Consultant

To provide support to ensure a safe and suitable working environment which is compliant with current Health and Safety legislation. To embed positive safety cultures and best practice at all levels of the organisation

• Based in Epsom
• Up to £45,000 pro rata
• Circa 16 hours a week
• Flexible working – across 2 or 5 days.
• On site parking

Job Specification:

• Promote H&S best practices of the organisation to encourage continual improvement and reporting / action of ‘near miss’ situations.
• Writing RAM statements.
• To support visits by external regulatory bodies such as the UK Health and Safety Executive, as and when required.
• To ensure the companys Health and Safety Policy and procedures are maintained consistently across all sites, including warehouse.
• Develop and deliver training sessions to meet employee training needs.
• Support managers to maintain safe systems of work and implement best practice, including providing specialist advice and practical support as and when required.
• Prepare and carry out risk assessments; ensure that they are carried out in line with legislation.
• Set up and suppor the maintenance of Health and Safety systems and procedures to meet specific requirements, such as accident reporting and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), in a consistent and effective manner.
• Conducting audits to evaluate the effectiveness of Health and Safety systems and procedures, and identify and advise on improvements.
• Supporting with the collection, storage and analysis of accident and other H&S data and to feed into management reports, identify trends and recommend action.
• Coordinating fire safety processes to ensure legal compliance including evacuation procedures and fire prevention training.
• Ensure compliance with DSE requirements.
• Assist with investigation of accidents and take necessary steps to prevent a recurrence, including keeping written records of the investigation and action taken.

Person Specification

• Member of the Institution of Occupation Safety and Health (IOSH).
• NEBOSH diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a health and safety position.
• Computer literate with good user knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interpret Health and Safety legislation and produce written policy.
• Ability to design and deliver training.
• Excellent oral communication skills, including presentation and training experience.
• Track record of delivering customer focused Health and Safety services.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise and analyse data.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).

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