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Our client, who is an international manufacturer of goods based in Hull, is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Officer to join their forward thinking and safety focused business.This Health and Safety Officer position is an exciting opportunity to work on a multi-site role, as the Company's Competent Person the job holder will internally take the lead on all matters Health and Safety with the support of the external Health & Safety Consultant, ensuring work-place safety and compliance with health and safety regulations, and promoting a positive safety culture.Working towards adopting a zero-harm concept with a focus on eliminating workplace incidents and accidents in the workplace.The role will involve working with external and internal stakeholders across health and safety and environment.THE ROLE:- Risk assessments: Conducting thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implementing appropriate control measures including but not limited to performing reviews.- Contractor management: Ensuring contractors meet the company's and HSE's standards for routine maintenance and or projects, mitigating risks and promoting safety, this will include reviewing RAMS, issuing and closing out permit to work.- Incident and accident management: Recording and thoroughly investigating any event that deviates from normal business operations including near misses, accidents, incidents and other safety or security concerns. Implementing control measures to prevent reoccurrence and ensuring compliance with legal requirements (RIDDOR).- Training and awareness: Delivering in-house health and safety training to employees including inductions to new starters and contractors. This will also include toolbox talks.- COSHH management: Identifying hazardous substances in the workplace, evaluating potential risks and complying with the hazardous management plan. Creating and reviewing COSHH