Safety Officer

This Safety Officer role involves developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive health and safety programs across project sites, ensuring full compliance with regulatory guidelines in a busy manufacturing environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Policy and Program Management: Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive health and safety programs and policies at project sites.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure the project meets all company, industry, and regulatory guidelines. This includes maintaining required safety documentation and submitting reports.
• Morning Briefings: Conduct safety briefings at the beginning of each workday to highlight potential hazards, discuss safety measures, and reinforce the importance of adherence to safety protocols.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project management teams, engineers, and subcontractors to address safety concerns and develop site-specific safety plans and Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs).
• Site Safety Walkthroughs: Regularly walk through construction sites to visually inspect ongoing work, identify potential safety risks, and engage with workers to address any concerns.
• Site Inspections and Risk Assessment: Conduct regular inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations and project-specific safety plans.
• Accident Investigation: Serve as the primary contact for incident and injury notification, leading the investigation of accidents to determine root causes and prevent future occurrences.
• Training and Education: Develop and deliver site orientation, safety meetings, and other training programs for all site personnel, including subcontractors.
• Documentation and Records: Organize and maintain all necessary project safety documentation and records.
• Emergency Response: Develop and implement emergency preparedness and response plans, such as traffic control plans.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in management and leadership.
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision resourcefully.
• Innovative and creative.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related discipline.
• 3 Years hands-on experience in handling Safety and health issues in a busy manufacturing industry.
• Expert knowledge of OSH, WIBA, EMCA, and subsidiary legislation.

Added Advantages

• NEBOSH Training will be an added advantage.
• Training in QMS (Quality Management Systems), FSMS (Food Safety Management Systems), EMS (Environmental Management Systems), Firefighting, and First Aid will be an added advantage.