Health and Safety Manager
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- Limerick
- Permanent
- Full-time
City: Castlemungret
Req ID: 521493About Irish CementIrish Cement Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of CRH plc and has manufactured cement in Ireland for over 85 years. It operates two cement-manufacturing facilities, one situated in Platin, approximately 5km from Drogheda, Co. Louth and a second in Castlemungret, Co. Limerick. Production uses the most advanced, energy-efficient technology to create a range of high-quality cements to the highest Irish and International standards.Irish Cement Limited is seeking applications for the position of a full time Health and Safety Manager in Limerick Cement Works, Castlemungret Co. Limerick Irish Cement Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of CRH plc and has manufactured cement in Ireland for over 85 years. It operates two cement-manufacturing facilities, one situated in Platin, approximately 5km from Drogheda, Co. Louth and a second in Castlemungret, Co. Limerick. Production uses the most advanced, energy-efficient technology to create a range of high quality cements to the highest Irish and International standards.The successful candidate will report directly to the Plant Manager and have responsibility for the following:
- Drive awareness, engagement and improvement throughout the company in the areas of Health, Safety and Welfare.
- Keep the company abreast of relevant developments in Health and Safety (Legislation, Guidelines and relevant Standards).
- Monitor adherence to the safety policy through conducting regular safety audits and hazard inspections.
- Advise senior management on the actions needed to reduce the levels of occupational risk.
- Maintain site and CRH safety Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
- Develop accident reduction and prevention programmes.
- Create annual site safety initiative programme.
- Ensure site compliance with CRH life saving rules and CRH annual initiatives.
- Investigate accidents and liaise with management to identify and execute the necessary corrective actions.
- Coordinate the safekeeping of statutory records of examinations with respective departments.
- Organise and deliver presentations, toolbox talks and manage transport safety audits.
- Design, plan, conduct and /or coordinate and record appropriate health and safety training programs.
- Maintain a continuous improvement Induction programme for contractors, employees and visitors coming on site.
- Continuously review Health & Safety Policy / Safety Statements and recommend revisions / amendments as appropriate.
- Actively liaise with external bodies (e.g. HSA) and within the CRH group on health & safety matters.
- Drive health and safety engagement and consultation across the site.
- Degree level qualification with a diploma or equivalent in Health and Safety.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar H&S management role, preferably within the construction materials, quarrying, or heavy industrial sector.
- Knowledge of industrial processes and systems.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong IT skills.
- Experience in ISO 45001 implementation and auditing.
- Ability to show leadership and management skills to meet business objectives while maintaining a safe working environment.