Health And Safety Officer

Safety requirements and related policies and procedures within Bluespec.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with Legislated Health and Safety.

Job Description

Key Performance Areas:

1. Ensure compliance and governance of Health and Safety regulations.
2. Conduct safety inspections and audits on a frequent and regular basis.
3. Compile risk assessments annually.
4. Ensure all safety signs and notices are prominently displayed at all sites.
5. Ensure machinery is in good working order and maintained in accordance to OHS requirements.
6. Ensure good housekeeping principles are maintained.
7. Ensure all H&S reps conduct monthly inspections of their work area.
8. Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements – OHS Act, Municipal By-laws, etc., including COVID protocols.
9. Ensure policies and procedures are in place at all sites, and adhered to.
10. Ensure adherence to group Health and Safety policies and procedures.
11. Maintain the accident and incident investigation programme.
12. Ensure all registers and checklists are updated.
13. Manage and coordinate administration related to H&S.
14. Submit and maintain IOD claims to WCA and RMA.
15. Ensure sound maintenance of OHS records at all sites.
16. Ensure warnings are issued for non-adherence.
17. Compile monthly OHS reports.
18. Develop and maintain relationships at branch level.
19. Carry out job observations on high-risk activities and provide feedback.
20. Chair quarterly safety meetings with the safety reps, Line Manager, and 16.2.
21. Conduct toolbox talks at branch level.
22. Coordinate all H&S training of employees.
23. Ensure all legal appointments are fulfilling their duties.
24. Inform and update Branch Management and Group Executive Management on compliance levels of each business unit.
25. Ensure that all suppliers and external consultants adhere to all Group Policies and Procedures.

Job Requirements

1. 3-5 years' experience in Health and Safety.
2. Matric.
3. SAMTRAC Qualification.
4. CQI and IRCA Certified ISO: Lead Auditor.