Safety Officer

Safety Officer Responsibilities

• Supporting the development of EHS/Fire & Safety/HSE/STP/HIRA/Risk Assessment policies and programs
• Advising and instructing on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)
• Conducting risk assessment and enforcing preventative measures

Job brief

Safety Officer

The ideal candidate will be a responsible individual who swears by Safety regulations. Your work will be largely focused on prevention so you need to be conscientious and farsighted. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented and ready to act in emergencies.

The goal is to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of Safety 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 Safety 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 workers compensation claims
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management

Requirements

• Proven experience as

  safety officer

• In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. EHS/Fire & Safety/HSE/STP/HIRA/Risk Assessment) and procedures
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
• Experience in writing reports and policies for Safety
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
• Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Diligent with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain Safety topics
• BSC/BA in safety management, engineering or relevant field is preferred
• Certificate in Environment, health and safety.