ROLE DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED
• LiaisonandNetworking
Planning and Organising Resources • To work with relevant members of staff in Governance to identify, draft, co-ordinate and update policies relating to health and safety and risk assessments. • To continuously update information on the health and safety webpages and eLearning package to reflect changes in policies, procedures, legislation, named personnel, and management structures. • To develop, maintain and undertake as appropriate, induction and other training for all staff in general health and safety or other areas when required. • To advise on health and safety implications of refurbishment programmes, new builds and other significant works. Investigation, analysis and research • To monitor incident and accident reporting through the management chain and make recommendations as necessary. Promptly investigate accidents. To ensure that accident reports are received, recorded and monitored. Analyse accident/incident reports relating to students, staff or external visitors. Report by way of statistical data, potential risks or trends for corrective action to management within imposed deadlines. Where appropriate, report to relevant enforcing authority. • To carry out two-yearly inspections of areas of higher risk on campus – defined as areas where hazardous machinery and/or chemicals are routinely used.
To build strong relationships with Governance teams Estates and Facilities Teams and other colleagues across the University.
• • Initiative and Problem Solving
To work under your own initiative.
To anticipate where challenges may arise in ensuring the health and safety of colleagues, students and visitors. To use initiative to suggest innovative and practical solutions to appropriately address H&S issues. To demonstrate a collaborative approach to problem solving with colleagues across Goldsmiths University. To be a member of the Health and Safety Team as well as a member of the Senior Management Team in Estates and Facilities and work co-operatively, having an understanding of the relationships and nature of the work. To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed. The post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to in the above. To actively participate in recycling initiatives and contribute towards the University’s commitment to environmental and financial sustainability. To attend any training necessary to ensure a continual professional development is adhered to at all time.. To wear a uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) as provided by the University, as and when required. To undertake such other duties within the competence of the post holder may be required from time to time, as these may be allocated by the Director or Deputy Director of Estates and Facilities. At all times to carry out your responsibilities with due regard to the Code on Equality and Diversity and Code to Combat Bullying and Harassment/Dignity at Work Policy.
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Appointment of Head of Health & Safety
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