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Job Purpose
The Health & Safety officer is to ensure safety and compliance to OHS laws within the workplace by continuous monitoring and assessment.
Key Responsibilities
· Monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations. Develop measures to assure personnel safety.
· Correct unsafe acts or conditions through the regular line of authority.
· Exercise emergency authority to prevent or stop unsafe acts when immediate action is required.
· Participate in planning meetings to identify any health and safety concerns inherent in the operations daily work-plan.
· Review the Incident Action Plan for safety implications.
· Investigate accidents that have occurred within incident areas.
· Ensure preparation and implementation of Site Safety and Health Plan.
· Inspects the site to ensure it is a hazard-free environment.
· Conducts H&S meetings.
· Leads all efforts to enhance safety.
· The safety officer reviews and approves all sub-contractor’s safety plans and files.
· Prepare project safety files and ensure that they are approved by the client
· Verifies that injury logs and reports are completed and submitted to related government agencies.
· Verifies that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use.
· Promotes safe practices at the job site and enforce safety guidelines.
· Trains and carries out drills and exercises on how to manage emergency situations.
· Conducts investigations of all accidents and near misses.
· Reports to concerned authorities as requested or mandated by regulations.
· Conducts job hazard analysis, establish safety standards and policies as needed.
· Watches out for the safety of all workers and works to protect them from entering hazardous situations.
· Responds to employees’ safety concerns.
· Coordinates registration and removal of hazardous waste.
· Receives reports from and responds to orders issued by Department of Labour.
· Development and implementation 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 monthly reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.
Job Requirements
· An accredited certificate/Diploma/Degree at NQF level 5 and above
· Proven experience in safety management
· Experience with onsite security supervision
· Knowledge of legislation and procedures pertaining to OHS
· Report writing skills
· Effective communication skills
· Good organizational skills
· Good decision-making abilities
Experience
· Proven experience (minimum 2 years) in Health and Safety, preferably in a non-profit organization or similar setting.
Apply on the Indeed website or email CVs to hr@abh.co.za
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 2024/10/22