Health and Safety Officer

Minimum Requirements:

• Suitable qualification in Safety Management. An advanced diploma in Safety Management will be advantageous.
• Minimum five years work experience in Health and Safety.
• Registration as a Health and Safety Officer is essential.
• 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.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus.

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 assessments and enforce preventative measures.
• Write and implement policies and SOPs where necessary.
• Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation.
• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or 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 and handle workers compensation claims.
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.
• Conduct evacuation plans and emergency drills.
• Implement and manage Health and Safety systems.
• Meet targets.
• Assist with all day-to-day health and safety activities.
• Provide risk assessments, audit reviews, monitoring & managing health and safety.
• Provide investigative reports for all incidents and accidents within 12 hours, including corrective measures and the way forward.
• Identify any shortfalls in and/or potential improvements to policy and process, assess effectiveness of current policies and processes, and recommend and help implement required changes.
• Maintain and improve mechanisms for risk assessment and disseminate feedback as appropriate.
• Train and appraise individual team members to ensure targets are met.
• Provide monthly reports to management.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Control expenses to meet agreed budgetary controls.