Health and Safety Officer

Purpose

To support the centre in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all members and visitors.

Common Tasks

  • Ensure emergency procedures are followed and documented correctly i.e. fire and earthquakes drills
  • Ensure the centre follows the policies in relation to accidents and illnesses
  • Review incident register and hazard identification register regularly and propose actions to reduce hazards
  • Maintain Civil Defence and First Aid kits

Skills and Competencies

  • Knowledgeable about Health and Safety regulations and criteria
  • Attention to detail and procedures
  • Critical thinking
  • Evaluation
  • Prompt response
  • Good communication skills

Office Holder Workshop

Workshops going over the key aspects of this role were presented in November 2019.

The associated PowerPoint can be downloaded below.