Safety Specialist

Dallah Health; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallah Health in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Safety Officer to develop and implement safety policies and procedures for a safe working environment. The candidate will conduct safety audits, plan fire drills, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience in a safety role, a Bachelor's degree, and an Accredited Safety Certificate. This role is crucial for maintaining a safe environment for all employees and complying with applicable laws.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience in a safety role.
• Experience conducting safety audits and inspections.
• Ability to develop safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Recommend changes to policies to ensure compliance.
• Conduct safety audits and inspections.
• Plan and coordinate fire drills.
• Educate workforce on safety regulations.

Skills

Safety training

Compliance with regulations

Fire safety

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Accredited Safety Certificate

Job description

Developing and implementing the organization s safety policy and procedures, maintaining safety equipment, and conducting safety trainings so that all employees have a safe working environment and the organization complies with all current and future regulations and laws.

Responsibilities

• Recommend changes to working policies and processes to ensure compliance with current and future regulations and laws.
• Devises policies and procedures to meet the event of fire, with special reference to raising the alarm, immediate fire-fighting where appropriate, and the fire evacuation plan for hospital patients, visitors and staff.
• Conduct safety audits and on-site inspections to identify workplace hazards and unsafe equipment, working practices, or working conditions.
• Plan and coordinate the holding of regular fire-drills once in each scheduled Patient Care and Non Patient Care areas per quarter per shift throughout the hospital for all hospital staff.
• Educate and train the organizations workforce on safety, including fire-fighting, extinguisher and fire-prevention, hazardous materials and hazardous waste, disaster preparedness, and fire safety trainings.
• Ensure safety equipment, supplies and resources are available in accordance with regulations and the organizations safety policies.
• In the event of fire, take command of the hospital fire-fighting in the affected area and lead the response team and affected facilities staff, liaising with the city fire department if needed.
• Maintain and analyze records of workplace injuries to identify areas of concern.
• Identify potential fire and safety hazards throughout the hospital and arrange for remedial action.
• Maintain an inventory of safety equipment, including Smoke Detectors, Heat Detectors, Fire Extinguishers, Fire Hoses, Fire Alarm Bells, Fire Alarm Break Glass Push Buttons, Emergency Exit Lights, Emergency Fluorescent Lights, and Emergency Exit Doors, and ensure implementation of inspection, testing, and planned preventive maintenance for all such equipment, including the regular top‑up of fire extinguishers.
• Conduct Major Internal Disaster and Chemical Spill Drills as per requirement of JCIA.
• Conduct quarterly meetings with Safety Coordinators, prepare minutes of meetings, and maintain records.
• Ensure safety‑related policies are being implemented throughout Hospital Departments.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 2-4 years experience in a similar field with at least two years of experience in a safety role.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Accredited Safety Certificate.