Vacancy:
Manufacturing Occupational Safety and Health Officer
Reporting
to:Administration & Human Resource Manager
Main
External Contacts:
- Customers
- Suppliers
- Contractors
- DOSH
/ Public Health Officers
- Security Providers
- All
Employees
Job
Purpose: Liaison
with the Occupational Safety and Health committees to identify hazards, assess
risks to safety and health, put appropriate safety controls in place and
provide advice about accident prevention and occupational health to Management
and Employees.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Promote
occupational safety and health within the Company and develop safer and
healthier ways of working
- Manage
QHSE Programs, Policies and Procedures and maintain relevant logs and
documentation.
- Assist
in compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other safety
assessments to support QHSE.
- Inspect
workplaces and workplace equipment to ensure they meet safety regulations
and to identify hazards and risks
- Review
all documentation as per the yearly review schedules
- Ensure
personal protective equipment (such as hearing protection, dust masks,
safety glasses, footwear and safety helmets) are used in workplaces
according to regulations
- Ensure
dangerous materials are correctly stored and disposed
- Identify
and test work areas for potential accidents and health hazards and
implement appropriate control measures
- Ensure
the Company is aware of, and complies with, all legislation relating to
its duty of care, workplace activities and the use of its plant, equipment
and substances
- Record
and report to the relevant regulatory bodies all hazards, accidents,
injuries and health issues within the
- Oversee
all waste management and implementation of site specific waste management
plans
- Assist
with the investigation of accidents and unsafe working conditions, study
possible causes and recommend remedial action
- Conduct
training sessions for management, supervisors and workers on safety and
health practices and legislation
- Assist
with the rehabilitation of workers after accidents or injuries and make
sure they experience a satisfactory return to work process
- Coordinate
emergency procedures, rescues, firefighting and first aid activities
- Regularly
report on the status of occupational safety and health programmes within
the Company
- Develop
occupational safety and health systems, including policies, procedures and
manuals in line with the regulations.
Academic
/ Professional Qualifications
- Degree
/ Diploma in Safety, Engineering, or related technical course
- Certified
Safety practitioner
- 3
years’ EHS experience in a manufacturing environment
- NEBOSH
Certification will be an added advantage.
Competences
- Knowledge
in Public Health activities
- Be
conversant with Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007/ WIBA.
- Must
be IT proficient and demonstrate ability to work under pressure
- Must
be of high Integrity
- Excellent
Communication and Interpersonal skills
- Excellent
Analytical and Report writing skills
- Self-motivation,
leadership and innovation.
How to
apply
If you are the right person we are looking for, send your application to
sklhr@spinknit.biz by 12th September 2016, indicating the names and
contacts of three referees one of whom must be a current or former
Employer.