Covid-19 Compliance Officer

  • Contract
  • Dublin
  • Posted 5 years ago

Job Description

Larnach Recruitment currently have an immediate need for a Covid-19 Compliance Officer for high profile site in Dublin City Centre.

The main role of the C-19 Compliance officer is to prevent Covid-19 from entering the site and spreading through the workforce. This is to be achieved through two important processes which the successful candidate will take ownership of; 1. Proactive day to day duties, 2. Reactive emergency duties.

Proactive Duties

  • Implement a tracker system for tracking new starts in order to, as far as is reasonably practicable ensure personnel on site complete relevant Covid-19 questionnaires.
  • Being a constant onsite presence to monitor compliance with social distancing of 2 metres between all personnel onsite. In instances where there is non-conformance with social distancing the C-19 Compliance Officer is to intervene, verbally warn the individuals who are non-compliant, record these incidents and report them to site management.
  • Keep logs of regular monitoring of COVID-19 controls onsite.
  • Regularly check that there is sufficient up to date signage erected onsite to educate all personnel about the Covid-19 controls onsite. This should include signage about Hand washing, use of hand sanitiser, social distancing, what to do if symptoms are identified, etc.
  • At all times promote and coach good hygiene practises to all personnel onsite.
  • Regularly check that regular cleaning of welfare facilities, handrails, door handles, etc. is carried onsite.
  • Regularly check that hand wash liquid/soap and hand sanitisers are replenished as required.
  • Check hot water and hand drying facilities are available onsite.
  • Make representations to site management with regards any COVID-19 concerns raised by site personnel to the C -19 Compliance Officer.
  • Regularly check that site personnel are adhering to staggered break time schedules and limiting numbers in Canteens, drying rooms and smoking areas, at all times adhering to the 2-meter social distancing guideline.
  • Regularly check that personnel leaving site at designated breaks remove their site PPE and continue to adhere to social distancing guidelines.
  • Report any areas of non-compliance to site management and follow up and track that these are addressed

Reactive Duties

  • Informing site management if there is a confirmed case or if they have been made aware of an individual with COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Isolating an individual with symptoms in an isolation room/segregated area away from other personnel.
  • Following site protocol for individuals with COVID-19 symptoms. (i.e. send home, inform them to contact GP).
  • Assisting in contact tracing should there be a confirmed case of COVID-19.
  • Assisting with the site shutdown plan should the site need to close as a result of a cluster outbreak of COVID-19.

The successful candidate will have authority to stop any operation proceeding if there is any doubt about the safety of the operation or the following of correct procedures.

Essential Criteria:

  • At least two years experiencing working within a site management team on a major construction project
  • Proven track record of monitoring sub-contractors
  • Eligibility to work in Ireland.
  • Pro-active ability to manage and deal with problems

This role is an immediate start and the successful candidate will be interviewed by video conference. If this is a role that interests you, please apply below or get in touch with Micheál Brady.

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