Health and Safety Advisor

Key responsibilities include:

• • Providing day-to-day HSE advice and guidance to project management, supervisors, engineers, contractors and subcontractors.
  • Monitoring construction and marine-related activities, including earthworks, excavation, lifting operations, heavy equipment movements, temporary works, civil works, structural installation and port infrastructure activities.
  • Conducting regular site inspections, safety observations, audits and compliance assessments to identify hazards and unsafe practices.
  • Reviewing and supporting the development of risk assessments, method statements, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and Safe Systems of Work.
  • Ensuring appropriate control measures are implemented for high-risk activities, including lifting operations, working at height, confined spaces, hot work, excavation, electrical works and work near water.
  • Monitoring compliance with Permit-to-Work systems and verifying that required controls are in place before work commences.
  • Supporting the planning and execution of emergency preparedness activities, drills and response arrangements.
  • Conducting HSE inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings and targeted training for employees and contractors.
  • Investigating incidents, near misses, unsafe acts and conditions, identifying root causes and supporting the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
  • Monitoring contractor and subcontractor HSE performance and ensuring compliance with project-specific requirements.
  • Maintaining HSE documentation, inspection records, incident reports, action trackers and performance statistics.
  • Following up on identified deficiencies and ensuring corrective actions are implemented and closed out within agreed timeframes.
  • Participating in project HSE meetings and providing regular updates on safety performance, trends, risks and areas requiring management attention.
  • Promoting a positive safety culture through visible leadership, workforce engagement, behavioural safety initiatives and continuous improvement.
  • Supporting environmental controls relevant to port construction activities, including waste management, spill prevention, pollution control and protection of marine and surrounding environments.
  • Liaising with client representatives, contractors, regulatory authorities and other project stakeholders on HSE matters.
  • Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of project HSE plans, procedures, emergency arrangements and risk-control strategies.
  • Ensuring lessons learned from incidents, inspections and audits are communicated effectively and incorporated into future work activities.
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