Health and Safety Administrator

Info Resume Edge; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A safety management company based in Dubai is seeking a Health and Safety Administrator to support the development and maintenance of workplace health and safety programs. Responsibilities include managing safety records, coordinating training for employees, ensuring compliance with regulations, and effectively communicating safety practices across departments. The ideal candidate will have 13 years of relevant experience and a diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.

Qualifications

• 13 years of experience in an administrative or HSE support role.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation and standards.
• Certifications in First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, or OSHA-10/30 are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update health and safety records, documentation, and databases.
• Assist in the preparation of safety policies and training materials.
• Schedule and coordinate safety training and orientation sessions.
• Monitor incident reports and assist with investigations.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Track safety metrics and support audits or inspections.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Health and Safety Administrator supports the development implementation and maintenance of workplace health and safety programs. The role involves administrative coordination of safety procedures, recordkeeping, compliance tracking, training support and communication across departments to promote a safe and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update health and safety records, documentation and databases.
• Assist in the preparation and dissemination of safety policies, procedures and training materials.
• Schedule and coordinate safety training, toolbox talks and orientation sessions for employees and contractors.
• Monitor incident reports and assist with investigations and follow-ups.
• Ensure compliance with local state and federal health and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, WHMIS).
• Track safety metrics, generate reports and support audits or inspections.
• Order and maintain inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety supplies.
• Coordinate meetings of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) and maintain minutes.
• Support risk assessments, safety drills and emergency response planning.
• Communicate safety-related updates, alerts and best practices to staff and management.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health or related field.
• 13 years of experience in an administrative or HSE support role.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation and standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong recordkeeping skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in industrial construction or manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with safety management systems (SMS) or HSE software.
• Certification in First Aid/CPR WHMIS or OSHA-10/30 (as applicable