Duties
The HSO creates the HSE Plan based on the country specific regulations, customer requirements and client standards. The HSO controls and monitors the construction site on behalf of the GPM with regard to occupational health, safety and environment management. Within his responsibilities, he secures compliance with all regulatory HSE requirements for the construction site, such as the HSE plan, the client Construction Site Regulations and, additionally, the project specific HSE requirements.
The HSO has the following role on the construction site:
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Inspection/site visits/safety walks to check whether the works executed on site by any workmen or subcontractor engaged by the Client, a Client’s branch, Affiliate or any other company of the client is executed in compliance with the HSE requirements and site specific risk assessments, including:
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To check and confirm that site inspections are valid (not expired)
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The HSO checks and instructs any workmen or subcontractor engaged by the client, a Client’s branch, Affiliate or any other company of the client how to comply with fire protection regulations, emergency equipment and use of personal protection equipment
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The HSO checks and instructs how to comply with environmental procedures, such as waste management and hazardous materials
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The HSO instructs any workmen or subcontractor engaged by the client, a Client’s branch, Affiliate or any other company of the client to comply with the agreed safety regulations as described in the current HSE plan and the corresponding documents and databases
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To inform and discuss the daily findings with the CM [Construction Manager] (on site/by phone)
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The preparation, weekly update of the HSE Project Report and distribution to the GPM, CM and PLM-HSE
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To assign responsibilities in discussion with the CM to define who deals with deviations, follows up on any open actions and reports to the GPM
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To check and follow up that all site staff has been registered and keep this register at a safe place
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To check that all workers involved in work at heights have a current G41 (or other equivalent current medical certificates)
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To provide and initiate safety inductions and trainings for all staff involved in wind farm construction and engaged by the Client , a Client’s branch, Affiliate or any other company of the client with regard to health, safety and environment management, including customer requirements
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To work out or check the project specific HSE plan, Emergency plan, including country specific HSE requirements (SiGe-Plan, etc.)
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To attend the daily construction meetings in order to receive information of impending site works and offer advice on the safety aspects of those works whenever needed
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To give support to the presenters of the Toolbox Meetings in the preparation of the content. Occasionally organize Toolbox Meetings
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To participate in the site walks organized by the CM
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To organise project meetings regarding safety matters (HSE meetings)
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To take the necessary measures in cooperation with the CM to achieve the highest possible safety standard and maximum health protection of staff and any third parties on the project site
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To support the GPM and CM with subcontractor communication prior to arrival on site regarding the HSE plan and other necessary safety documents to enable subcontractors to carry out their activities under safe conditions
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To review the risk assessment and safety documents for the activities prepared by subcontractors prior to activity begin, coordinate and check that local conditions and influence of simultaneous works have been considered and assessed accordingly
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To inform and assist the GPM to prepare all the necessary HSE communications to Local Authorities
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It is the responsibility of HSO to organise for emergency situations on site by:
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Creating an emergency plan and updates whenever required and communication lines to subcontractors and relevant staff
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Communicate the relevant emergency arrangements to all personnel on site collect signatures from all personnel attending training or receiving emergency information)
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Organisation of regular training for staff in case of emergency. Organise emergency drills o Regular checks of all entrances (including proper identification), picking points, communication channels (check that emergency calls can be done from the construction sites) and emergency signage. If immediate and appropriate help in case of emergency cannot be guaranteed the CM must be made aware of.
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In case of an incident (fatality, severe injuries to person or serious incident) inform by phone the GPM and PLM HSE immediately or asap and give instructions that the area remains untouched until a proper investigation can be carried out
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Take the necessary measures to confirm that local emergency services are informed about the emergency plan and updates or the parts that they need to know to guarantee immediate and appropriate help
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Attend the HSE meetings organised by the customer when required
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Regular review of the construction of the wind park operators in terms of HSE – i.e. support Client in ensuring that the behaviour and process of the operators follows HSE principles
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Cooperation with the customer’s HSO
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Check that all subcontractors nominate a member of staff as responsible for health and safety issues as a point of contact for the client and the HSO.
Responsibilities
The HSO is authorised and expected to take all reasonable measures necessary to ensure the highest possible levels of HSE standards on site are achieved, and that unsafe conditions or acts are reported without delay and necessary corrective and preventative actions implemented. HSO is authorised, empowered and expected to stop processes, quarantine or expel persons from the construction site if people are exposed to immediate and grave danger. He should communicate to the GPM what steps have been taken and why as soon as possible.
If regulations are violated, the HSO shall act according to prior agreement with the CM and the GPM.
The GPM and/or CM will decide further steps.
HSE Qualifications
The HSO should have the necessary HSE qualifications to perform his tasks in the country where the project takes place, e.g. in United Kingdom NEBOSH National General Certificate or NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety or NEBOSH Diploma / NVQ Level 5 OS&H.
The HSO must provide valid proof of his ability to work at heights such as a certificate according to GWO Standards or a client-approved certificate for training at heights. Other trainings have to be approved by the local Client Manager. Updates of relevant certificates must be provided regularly.
Social Skills /Soft Skills
The HSO should have the skill and ability to influence the behaviour and attitude of people working on site in a positive way through his/her particular behaviour and mentality