Job Summary:
The Job holder ensure compliance with occupational health and safety guidelines, advises on safety policies, conducts risk assessment, and enforces preventive measures to create safe workplace.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the development of OHS policies and programs
- Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)
- Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
- Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation
- Initiate and organize OHStraining of employees and executives
- Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issuesor non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)
- Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
- Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
- Record and investigate incidents to determine causes andhandle worker’s compensation claims
- Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to management
Requirements
- BSc/BA in safety management, engineering or relevant field is preferred
- Certificate in occupational health and safety
- 3-9 years of cognate work experience as a safety officer
- In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g., OSHA/EPA) and procedures
- Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
- Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
- Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
Skills and Behavior:
- Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Diligent with great attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics
- Interpersonal skill
- Stress management skill
- Swift decision-making ability
Benefits
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training amp; Development