Terms of Contract: 1 year contract renewable
Place of work: Ebene
Scope of Services:
The Occupational Health and Safety Officer duties will include but not limited to:
a) Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health.
b) Ensure that all health & safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated, and communicated.
c) To advise the company in cases of non-compliance with the applicable laws on safety and health issues and forthwith formulate and drive an action plan for corrective actions.
d) Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations. Helping with managing the risk associated with hazards in the workplace.
e) Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.
f) Ensure that safety inspections are regularly carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly verified and reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone-working procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
g) Coordinate the development of health & safety policies, systems of work and procedures.
h) Ensure full and accurate health & safety and training records are maintained.
i) To investigate and record all employee’s complaints and occupational accidents for reporting purposes. To recommend any safety and health measures to be implemented accordingly.
j) Establish a full programme of documented health & safety inspections, audits and checks.
k) Establish a structured programme of health & safety training and awareness throughout the COMPANY and establishing an effective communication channel between the COMPANY and its employees to relay any occupational health and safety concerns. To also participate in the delivery of related educational training and health & safety awareness programmes.
l) Manage and devise the agenda for, chair and formulate & prepare minutes for the health & safety committee meetings. Ensure that all agreed action points are completed within agreed deadlines.
m) Provide regular reports to management of the COMPANY on relevant health & safety activities.
n) Participate in meetings when required to report on relevant health & safety matters.
o) To assume any other reasonable duties that may be required by management of the COMPANY from time to time.
p) To conduct a Health and Safety Awareness program and safety tour with new recruits as part of the induction and explain the first aid process, fire regulations and emergency procedures.
q) To conduct at least one occupational safety and health week per year.
r) Provide necessary support and associated duties as per the Occupational Safety & Health Act 2005.
The list above is not exhaustive.
The Officer shall take directions from management of the COMPANY and shall comply with the reasonable requirements of the COMPANY. The Officer will be expected to work at least 8 hours per week in office to handle all the duties listed above. Additional services or amendments to the Services described above may be agreed upon between the Parties.