Safety Officer

Requirements

• HND / BSc / BA in Safety Management, Engineering or relevant field is preferred
• Certificate in occupational health and safety is an advantage
• Minimum of 3 years of cognate work experience as a safety officer
• 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

Requirements

• HND / BSc / BA in Safety Management, Engineering or relevant field is preferred
• Certificate in occupational health and safety is an advantage
• Minimum of 3 years of cognate work experience as a safety officer
• 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

• Support the development of OHS policies and programs
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
• 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 worker’s compensation claims
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to management.