Safety and Health Officers (2539-SHO)

Our client is seeking to recruit a Safety and Health Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all OSH policies, procedures, rules and regulations are communicated and adhered to.
• Assess the need for preventive measures to safeguard the safety and health of employees and any other collaborators within the company.
• Inspect and evaluate workplace environment, equipment, and practices, to ensure compliance with safety standards and legal requirements.
• Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments are managed and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
• Carry out investigations on incidents, complaints and recurrent health cases to identify and provide solutions to workplace situations.
• Conduct appropriate safety and health induction and training session and ensure training records are maintained.
• Implement and monitor safety & health policies and procedures.
• Organize regular safety & health committees as per legal provisions.
• Organize appropriate occupational safety & health programs.
• Recommend necessary actions or procedural changes to correct areas not in compliance with safety & health regulations.

Profile:

• BSc in Safety and Health Management or any other equivalent qualification.
• Sound knowledge of OSHA 2005.
• Sound knowledge of Safety and Health Practices/Policies & Procedures.
• Conversant with MS Office Suite.
• Effective communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Detail and results-oriented.
• Holder of a valid driving license.
• At least 2 years of proven experience in a similar role.
• Experience in the retail sector will constitute an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure.