Safety Officer

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Safety Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, and driving a strong safety culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and maintain occupational health and safety programs.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and risk assessments.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and prepare detailed reports.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Facilitate safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
• Maintain safety records, permits, and documentation.
• Monitor the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and participate in safety audits and inspections.
• Promote continuous improvement in workplace safety standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Relevant Safety Officer certification/qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a health and safety role.
• Sound knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Strong investigation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and maintain occupational health and safety programs.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and risk assessments.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and prepare detailed reports.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Facilitate safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
• Maintain safety records, permits, and documentation.
• Monitor the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure adherence to safety procedures.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and participate in safety audits and inspections.
• Promote continuous improvement in workplace safety standards.

Skills

• Strong investigation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Relevant Safety Officer certification/qualification.

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