HM Specialist Inspector – Major Hazard Risk Assessment – Norwich
Client:
HSE
Location:
Norwich
Job Category:
Finance
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
a195f06f156a
Job Views:
13
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
Job Description:
The Major Hazards Risk Assessment Unit (MHRAU) within CEMHD is responsible for regulating onshore major hazard sites, focusing on assessing risks from Control of Major Accident Hazards’ (COMAH) establishments. The unit collaborates with various government departments, including Scotland and Wales, to provide statutory land use planning advice regarding development around major hazard installations and pipelines. It also offers advice on hazardous substances consent applications for proposals involving significant quantities of flammable or toxic substances. The unit's activities aim to prevent major accidents and mitigate their consequences, overseeing statutory activities on major hazard onshore installations and pipelines under regulations such as:
* The Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations (Hazardous Substance Consent, HSC)
* Control of Major Accident Hazard Regulations (COMAH)
* The Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order
Your role will include:
* Evaluating the technical risk to people associated with COMAH establishments, focusing on major hazard risk assessment.
* Providing statutory and commercial advice on risks from onshore major hazard installations and pipelines to stakeholders, including local planning authorities, government departments, and developers.
* Maintaining technical policy topics, methodologies, hazard assessment tools, and guidance.
* Commissioning and overseeing scientific research.
* Representing HSE at land use planning appeals, inquiries, and technical gatherings.
Note: This role requires occasional travel to sites, which may involve overnight stays.
Training: As a Specialist Inspector, you will undergo a two-year Specialist Training Programme (STP), including legal and technical training on occupational health, safety, and major hazard regulation. Successful completion of the programme is required.
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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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