Roles & Responsibilities of Safety Manager & HOD Safety

Roles & Responsibilities of Safety Manager

In particular the Safety Manager will:

1. Understand the application of the Health and Safety at Work, etc

2. Keep up to date with changes in current legislation and to bring to the attention of the Director responsible for Health and Safety any relevant new legislation.

3. Attend such courses/seminars run by external sources to enable accurate interpretation of legislation to enable implementation within the organization.

4. Ensure that all “assessments” as required by legislation are conducted and reviewed at relevant intervals and to maintain records of the same.

5. To recommend control measures and advise on the standard of P.P.E. issued to employees.

Roles & Responsibilities of Managers/Heads of Department (SAFETY)

In particular they will:

1. Understand and implement the company safety policy.

2. Appreciate the responsibilities of personnel under their authority and ensure that each employee knows his/her responsibility and are equipped to play their part.

3. Conduct Risk Assessments

4. Provide written instructions of work methods outlining potential hazards and precautions, and ensure they are complied with.

5. Ensure accident and near-miss reporting procedures are understood and complied with, and assist with accident investigations where appropriate.

6. Ensure all employees and sub-contractors are suitably trained/competent to carry out the prescribed task and that the necessary licenses/certificates of competence are in force and appropriate.

7. Ensure the Statutory Notices, the Safety Policy, Insurance Certificate and the names of Appointed First Aiders are displayed and maintained in prominent locations.

8. Ensure that all new employees in the company are provided with a copy of the policy statement, receive such induction training as may be laid down in procedures, are issued with personal protective equipment as required and their personal responsibilities as set out in this manual.

9. Set a personal example with regard to health and safety matters.

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