Limerick City Council has a vacancy for the post of Health & Safety Officer - 3 Year Fixed Term Contract

Minimum Requirements

 (1) an honours degree (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications) in health and safety or 

 a level 8 qualification in Engineering, Architecture, and/or Science, with a diploma in health and safety.

 (2) have at least 3 years satisfactory relevant experience, including adequate experience in the areas specified below:

 the management of an appropriate audit process,

planning practical and effective methods, both preventative and remedial, of promoting work practices that comply with health and safety requirements,

of working with committees,

the preparation and regular revision of Health and Safety statements and strategies,

Staff supervision, and relevant administration,

maintaining accurate records, particularly of inspection findings, of incidents and accidents, and the preparation of reports, and statistical data required by management and the H.S.A.

the regular review of work methods and processes, which identify and take account of all relevant hazards,

supporting line managers in the preparation, implementation, and regular review of safety related documentation including risk assessments, including advising on how risks can be reduced,

operating a safety management system .

 (3) possess a full, clean valid class B driving licence

Application Form - Health and Safety Officer (109 Kb) and Briefing Document (47 Kb) may also be obtained from the Human Resources Department, 3rd Floor, City Hall, Limerick - Tel: (061) 407124 or email: maryan@limerickcity.ie.

The closing date for the receipt of completed application forms is Monday 20th February 2012 and completed application forms should be emailed only to maryan@limerickcity.ie.

 Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of qualification and experience.

Limerick City Council is an equal opportunities employer.