JOB PURPOSE The Health, Safety and Environment Officer is responsible for overseeing health, safety and environmental policies and procedures at one or more Division. The incumbent contributes to the review and development of health and safety guidelines and assists Manufacturing sector in understanding occupational health and safety hazards. The Officer plays a role in monitoring the Factory infrastructure and capital assets and also ensures the safety of employees on campus. The incumbent interacts with employees, visitors and security contractors. ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in the development of Health and Safety internal policies, procedures and working practices within the premises.
Conducts risk assessments and develops strategies for facilitating employee/staff health and safety risks
Outlines safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards
Conducts regular site/laboratory inspections to ensure adherence to Health and Safety policies and procedures
Prepares and maintains inspection records and produces reports that suggest improvements
Maintains incident records and produces statistics for management as required
Investigates and reports on all personal injury accidents and damage to property occurring on campus and document in an incident report
Maintains a working knowledge of Health and Safety best practices and industry policy changes
Produces health and safety related reports, newsletters and bulletins
Advice on a range of specialist areas including fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases
Provides safety orientations and oversees the performance of all contractors in order to ensure safe work practices are followed
Initiates and organizes safety awareness campaigns, including occupational safety workshops and training sessions, to ensure that employees observe established safety guidelines and procedures
Initiates and conducts emergency evacuation drills
Carries out regular safety and security inspections of various facilities, systems and equipment, including first-aid rooms, construction areas, electrical systems, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants to ensure compliance with international standards
Provides immediate support and assistance in the event of an emergency
Establishes mechanisms to meet international standards: including Quality Management systems (ISO 9001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001) & Occupational Health and safety (ISO 45001)
To act as liaison with all related governmental bodies
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 10 years of GCC experience with NEBOSH certified in a role related to health and safety,
Knowledge of Fire and Safety systems and equipment
The ability to demonstrate the application of risk assessment to operations and activities
Strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated competency to interact with people at all levels of the organization
Well-developed organizational skills
The ability to work effectively as part of a team in a multi-cultural environment and to cope with pressure in a positive manner while working to deadlines within a busy and demanding environment
A demonstrated willingness to engage in professional development activities to develop and improve new and current skills, and to adapt to the evolving needs of the organization
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