HSE Officer

Role Summary

The Safety Officer / Scaffold Inspector is responsible for implementing and monitoring the Division’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements across project sites. The role ensures compliance with company policies, applicable legislation, and relevant British Standards through safety inspections, audits, scaffold inspections, accident investigations, and employee safety training. The position supports the Safety Manager and management team in maintaining a safe working environment and minimizing occupational risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Division’s Health and Safety Policy, Management System, local procedures, method statements, and job instructions.
• Inform the Quality Manager of any changes to the Management Control Procedure (MCP) and attend Management Review Meetings.
• Implement directives issued by the Regional Manager, General Manager, and Safety Manager, ensuring compliance by all personnel.
• Prepare and submit Monthly Accident and Training Reports (N-QHSE-FRM-301) and Company Accident Statistics (N-QHSE-FRM-302) to the HR & Administration Manager and Quality Manager.
• Collect completed Defect Report Forms (N-QHSE-FRM-303) and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Conduct random safety sampling across project sites using the Safety Sampling Checklist (N-QHSE-FRM-304).
• Conduct regular safety audits using the Site Inspection Basic Checklist (N-QHSE-FRM-306) and Safety Items Requiring Attention Form (N-QHSE-FRM-307).
• Perform regular site inspections, identify hazards, assess risks, maintain inspection records, and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken.
• Inspect scaffolds before handover to Clients to ensure safe erection and compliance with applicable British Standards.
• Complete scaffold inspections using the Scaff-Tag Inspection Checklist (N-QHSE-FRM-305).
• Ensure Scaff-Tags are completed and displayed in a prominent location near ladder access following satisfactory inspection.
• Maintain and update the Scaffold Inspection Record (N-QHSE-FRM-314), including inspection dates and relevant details.
• Conduct weekly scaffold inspections for scaffolds erected for seven days or longer and update inspection records and Scaff-Tags accordingly.
• Conduct additional scaffold inspections following modifications, adverse weather conditions, or damage.
• Ensure all employees receive appropriate safety induction training and are informed of Client safety requirements.
• Monitor hazardous materials and substances to which employees may be exposed.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with approved risk assessments, method statements, and safe working procedures.
• Report and assist in investigating accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences in accordance with company procedures.
• Support the Safety Manager in implementing the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and promoting a positive safety culture.
• Act as the site point of contact for Clients and contractors regarding Health, Safety, and Welfare matters.
• Report personnel failing to comply with their Health and Safety responsibilities.
• Ensure employees use equipment and PPE safely, in accordance with manufacturer instructions and relevant training, and report any defects immediately.
• Ensure employees do not engage in unsafe working practices, tamper with equipment or PPE, or undertake activities that may endanger themselves or others.
• Cooperate in accident investigations and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to eliminate hazards and enhance workplace safety.
• Set a positive personal example and perform additional duties as directed by management.
• Ensure relevant medical conditions that may affect workplace safety are reported in accordance with company procedures.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Relevant qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of applicable Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and relevant British Standards.
• Experience in site safety inspections, safety audits, scaffold inspections, and accident investigations.
• Knowledge of risk assessments, method statements, and safe working procedures.
• Strong communication, coordination, reporting, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with management, employees, Clients, and contractors.
• Ability to work across multiple project sites and ensure compliance with company safety requirements.