Health, Safety, Security and Environment Director

A Health, Safety, Security and Environment Director is responsible for the
health and safety function to fit your organization context and the authority
of the role. These responsibilities typically reflect a director's
responsibilities and so need developing into more specific duties to form a
relevant health and safety manager's job description relevant to your own
situation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Existence and awareness of a suitable and relevant health and safety policy.


• A safe workplace without risk to health.


• Safe plant and machinery, and safe movement, storage and use of articles and substances.


• Adequate provision of first-aid and welfare facilities and support.


• Provision of suitable and current information and supervision concerning health and safety policies and practices.


• Proper and timely assessment of risks to health and safety, and implementation of measures and arrangements identified as necessary from the assessments.


• Provision of emergency procedures, first-aid facilities, safety signs, relevant protective clothing and equipment, and incident reporting to the relevant authorities.


• Liaison as necessary with other organizations and relevant authorities, and assistance and cooperation concerning audits and remedial actions.


• The workplace satisfies health, safety and welfare requirements for ventilation, temperature, lighting, sanitary, washing and rest facilities.
  ‎10. Prevention and precautions against, or adequate control of, exposure to
  hazardous substances, and danger from flammable, explosive, electrical, noise,
  radiation and manual handling risks.


• Surveillance and reporting on health and safety practices and systems.


• Recruitment, selection, management and development of health and safety direct-reporting staff.


• (If formal director) Execute the responsibilities of a company director according to lawful and ethical standards, as referenced in ... (whatever director policy and standards document you might use).

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum ‎8 years of experience in the same field.


• Good organizational skills


• Good communication skills


• An outgoing personality and able to deal with a range of people


• Leadership skills