Description:
Health and Safety Officer
Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
- Certification in relevant health and safety standards is a plus (First Aid, Emergency Response)
- Proficiency in document management and record-keeping, with emphasis on OHS documentation and medical records.
- 3 to 5 years work experience in health and safety management
- Previous experience working in a factory or manufacturing environment is an advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Stay up to date with health and safety regulations and ensure the organisation’s compliance with these standards.
- Provide guidance on regulatory changes and ensure they are implemented within the workplace.
- Inspections:
- Conduct regular workplace inspections or identify and address potential safety hazards and concerns.
- Collaborate with management to implement corrective actions following inspections.
- Training and Toolbox Talks:
- Conduct regular toolbox talks and safety meetings to enhance awareness and compliance with safety protocols.
- Educate employees and workers about potential hazards and how to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Identify OHS-related training needs in the workplace.
- Accident Investigation:
- Investigate workplace incidents and accidents to determine root causes.
- Recommend and implement preventative measures to reduce the risk of future incidents.
- Emergency Response Planning:
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures and first aid protocols.
- Ensure that employees are aware of and trained in these plans.
- Risk Assessment:
- Perform risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with departments to create and maintain a comprehensive risk assessment process.
- Safety documentation:
- Maintain accurate safety records, incident reports, and documentation related to health and safety compliance.
- Prepare reports for management and regulatory authorities as required.
- Continuous improvements:
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in safety procedures and policies.
- Implement best practices to enhance the overall safety performance of the organisation.
- Documentation management:
- Maintain comprehensive OHS files for the company and individual sites. This includes organising, updating, and ensuring the accessibility of all relevant safety documentation.
- Oversee and manage medical records and documentation related to employee
- Documentation management:
- Continuous improvements:
- Safety documentation:
- Risk Assessment:
- Emergency Response Planning:
- Accident Investigation:
- Training and Toolbox Talks:
- Inspections:
- Regulatory Compliance:
03 Apr 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za