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Posted By Chris D
Hi all, ive just been lucky enough to land a promotion to Health and Safety Manager. We employ approximately 200 guys mainly construction based. I know im capable of coping with it but any advice would be extremely useful as my past experience is from safety officer level. Cheers.
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Posted By Berg
Chris a good starting point is HSG 65, use it to give a general picture of where the company stands at the moment with it's management systems and build your plan on a Risk / Priority basis.
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Posted By George Wedgwood
Hi Chris - the key is to get to know your senior team and what makes them tick - get them on your side and be pragmatic about suggested solutions that integrate with the company's aims. Get to understand how the other managers work and think about safety and what the supervisor's priorities are. Only when you can be assured that they will work with you, will you be able to start implementing change for the better.
Good luck and try not to be a safety 'geek' who quotes regulations but a helpful adviser and manager who can help imrpove their lot and bring the weight of the senior team to bear positively, when needed!
Don't forget to share some of your experiences with us later.
Regards, George
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Posted By Paul Oliver
A few starting points:
Ensure that your 200 guys are competent to do the job they are being asked to do.
Ensure any sub-contractors you employ are competent to do what you are asking them to do.
Ensure all levels of supervision and management have undergone appropriate H&S management training.
Ensure all work activities have been risk assessed to identify significant hazards.
Regards
Paul
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Posted By Chris D
Thanks alot for some very useful advice, ill keep you all informed.
Cheers.
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Posted By steven bentham
I agree with the previous safety replies, particularly about getting to know your managers.
I am sure you know, but you should also make use of IOSH/Branch/Construction Groups and other informal contacts.
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