in relation to an employees work and make recommendations or reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.
- Work closely with the Housing Director with regards to promoting a safe and healthy workplace.
- Ensure personal emergency egress plans are implemented for employees with known disabilities.
- Ensure that Accidents, Incidents and Near Misses are effectively recorded and RIDDOR reports are made in the absence of the Housing Director.
- Instruct the external health and safety consultant as required in the absence of the Housing Director.
- Attend the health and safety committee meeting.
- In respect of the Hampton Wick Office:
- Ensure the office is maintained in a safe and healthy condition in accordance with The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
- Ensure hazards and risks identified in inspections for the office which are within their control are actioned according to the priority rating assigned.
- Arrange for the purchasing of any necessary DSE equipment such as desks, chairs, wrist rests, monitor stands for all employees in discussion with line managers.
- Check and keep equipped the first aid box and keep under review the First Aid Needs Assessment in accordance with the associated procedure.
- Ensure safety rules are issued to contractors prior to commencing work within the office.
- Make sure arrangements are in place within the office for the inspections of means of escape and other fire-fighting equipment to ensure that exits are cleared and equipment is located in the correct place.
- Ensure welfare facilities are maintained in a clean and usable condition.
3.3.15. HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS
In addition to their duties as a Line Manager and as an employee the following specific duties will be required: