Participates in the development of Health and Safety internal policies, procedures and working practices within the school directorate Conducts risk assessments and develops strategies for facilitating employee/student health and safety risks Outlines safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards Conducts regular site/laboratory inspections to ensure adherence to Health and Safety policies and procedures Prepares and maintains inspection records and produces reports that suggest improvements Maintains incident records and produces statistics for management as required Investigates and reports on all personal injury accidents and damage to property occurring on campus and document in an incident report Maintains a working knowledge of Health and Safety best practices and industry policy changes Produces health and safety related reports, newsletters and bulletins Advises on a range of specialist areas including fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases Provides safety orientations and oversee the performance of all contractors in order to ensure safe work practices are followed Initiates and organizes safety awareness campaigns, including occupational safety workshops and training sessions, in an effort to ensure that students and staff observe established safety guidelines and procedures Initiates and conducts emergency evacuation drills Carries out regular safety and security inspections of various college facilities, systems and equipment, including first-aid rooms, construction areas, electrical systems, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants to ensure compliance with international standards Advises on health and safety aspects in the planning and execution of college events Provides immediate support and assistance in the event of an emergency To act as liaison with all related governmental bodies Travels to other HCT colleges to attend meetings, workshops and conferences as required Contributes to the development of the HCT by observing and implementing College and system-wide policies and procedures, and by participating in extra-curricular activities and community events Develops an awareness of and respect for the customs and cultures of HCT students and employees