Health, Safety and Environment Manager

About the role

The Health, Safety and Environment Manager is responsible for developing, reviewing, implementing and monitoring the HSE management system, policies and plans so that the safety of staff, patients, visitors and contractors meets OSHA and associated legislation. The role covers policy, audits, training, incident investigation and risk management across the Authority.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures, and ensure they are followed throughout the Authority.
• Maintain records and injury data, report incidents to OSHA, manage OSHA certifications and inspections, and provide inspectors with the right documents.
• Review annually the HSE management system objectives and targets with Senior Management.
• Develop budgets supporting the department's functional strategies and infrastructure.
• Oversee HSE audits and inspection programmes and keep accurate records.
• Advise management teams on projects, tasks and operations, and share information on toxic substances, hazards and carcinogens.
• Ensure HSE requirements are set up and maintained in line with standards, and that the disaster sub-unit complies with its preparedness, mitigation and recovery plans.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, determine probable causes and recommend corrective actions, new procedures and safety approaches.
• Deliver health and safety training and education on accident prevention and workplace safety.
• Plan, implement and coordinate hospital accident, fire prevention and occupational safety and health programmes.
• Assume full responsibility for risk under the OSH Act, establish and oversee HSE committees, monitor environmental risks and implement an accountability system for compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Required profile

• First degree in Health, Safety and Environmental Management, Public Health or a related field.
• Eight years of experience in health, safety and environment or a related area, including at least five years at a supervisory or management level.
• Risk management certification is an asset.