Job Description

  • The Safety Officer assists in the implementation, coordinating of the company’s health, safety and environmental management system.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop all the required documentation, operational checks and reports for the HSE Management System to be compliant with ISO 9001/ 2008 standards, including corrective and preventive measures.
  • Carrying out risk assessments and considering how risks could be reduced;
  • Outlining safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards;
  • Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented;
  • Making changes to working practices that are safe and comply with legislation;
  • Leading in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks;
  • Keeping records of inspection findings and producing reports that suggest improvements;
  • Recording of incidents and accidents and producing statistics for managers;
  • Producing management reports, newsletters and bulletins;
  • Ensuring the safe installation of equipment;
  • Managing and organising the safe disposal of hazardous substances, e.g. asbestos;
  • Advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.


Requirements:

  • Should possess a minimum of B.Sc degree from a reputable institution;
  • Must be HSE Certification;
  • Must have at least 2-5 years working experience as a Safety Officer;
  • Should not be more than 35 years of age;
  • Must be Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Excel usage