Health & Safety Officer (full time/part time)

The HSO will identify risks to occupational safety and health and report same to the Manager concerned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The SHO will identify risks to occupational safety and health and report same to the Manager concerned.
•The SHO will initiate and follow implementation of measures with the Manager concerned.
•Authority to act - the SHO has full authority to take any action required in all situations pertaining to safety and health including disciplinary measures (in collaboration with the HR Manager). 
•Carry out regular occupational safety and health audits to identify risks to safety and health.
•Advise the employer in writing on practicable measures and appropriate techniques to be implemented to minimize any risk in any process in the undertaking of his employer.
•Review any measure, method, procedure or technique adopted to ensure occupational safety and health at intervals of not more than 2 years or at such intervals as the Permanent Secretary may direct in writing and keep proper records thereof.
•Assist management to set up a safety committee and act as its secretary at every one of its meeting held at least once every two months.
•Submit monthly reports on health and safety issues
•Carry out Health and Safety Induction Training for new employees and annual refresher course for all employees.
• Managing Personal Protective Equipment ( from purchase to distribution)
• Performing any admin duties related to health and safety activity
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
1. Minimum 2 years in a similar position with an existing registration as an Occupational Health & Safety Officer with the ministry of labor.

2. Minimum diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
PROFILE
• Calm
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of industrial machinery & inspection schedules would be an advantage
•Team Player