Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Health & Safety, the Officer, Health & Safety role is responsible for identifying hazards, assisting in the development of controls and providing support, audits, drills, training, and education to ensure that the facility is a safe environment for staff, patients/residents, contractors and visitors. Ensuring compliance with the hospital Occupational Safety and Health Management System (OSHMS).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in the development, implementation and maintenance of an appropriate OSHMS

• Provide specialist advice and support to senior management regarding the management of workplace hazards and risks

• Ensure OSH performance monitoring system is in place to ensure the effectiveness of injury prevention and risk management policies and procedures

• Ensure effective two-way communication between senior managers and the OSH department

• Ensure that OSH programs are consistent with Amana Healthcare policies and procedures

• Provide technical advice to all staff regarding OSHMS activities

• Support and provide guidance in risk assessments to identify and evaluate occupational hazards & risk

• Coordinate with Infection Control & Prevention department for reporting of Occupational Illness and Injuries and other infection control KPIs

• In conjunction with the Education Coordinator (EC), develop & deliver training/educational programs related to occupational safety & health topics.

• In conjunction with the Facility Coordinator (FC), coordinate the scheduling of drills for all codes for emergency/disaster.

• Planning and undertaking emergency mock drills for all codes (e.g. fire & evacuation drills), identifying any corrective actions plans.

• The undertaking of Orientation and Mandatory training in relation to OSH topics.

• Assist the Facility Coordinator with the maintenance of Civil Defence Fire certificate.

• Assisting with the coordination of the emergency preparedness program, ensuring that staff is competent with equipment and procedures.

• Acting as a resource for staff in OSH and raising awareness among staff members.

• Working in a close coordination with the Facility Coordinator and the Management of Environment & Occupational Safety and Health (MSE/OSH) Committee in collecting and disseminating safety information related to hazardous materials, personal protective devices, and safe work practices.

• Collaborating with other departments to identify and reduce safety risks for staff, residents, and visitors.

• Participating in and providing guidance for safety improvement projects.

• Utilizing the FOCUS PDCA methodology for performance improvements in relation to safety improvements.

• Investigating OSH incidents and near misses to determine the root causes, trends, and adequacy of precautions and training.

• Recommending revision of current training programs, development of new training programs and process redesign or new equipment to lessen accidents, incidents, and injuries.

• Reporting of incidents to DOH/DHA OSHMS department in accordance with mandatory reporting requirements and required to follow up.

• Performing other applicable tasks and duties as assigned.

• Participating in OSH Audits required and assisting with completion of the recommended corrective actions.

• Performing both scheduled and unscheduled audits to identify opportunities for improvement, distributing reports and completing the follow-up to ensure corrective actions are taken.

• Facilitation of 3rd Party Compliance Audits within the organization in relation to OSH aspects.

• Development and maintenance of the applicable registers and programs in accordance with OSH requirements (Risk Register, Legal Register etc.)

• Undertake scheduled Inspections in conjunction with Senior Management.

• Identifying areas for Emergency response plan improvement.

• Assisting in the maintenance and revision of emergency response plans and procedure.

• Investigating and thorough follow up, assisting all departments with corrective actions where identified.

• Assisting departments to develop department specific action plans.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Health or OccupationalSsafety and Health.

• Two years to four (2-4) years\xe2\x80\x99 relevant experience in a healthcare environment.

• OSH Practitioner Registration as per OSHAD-SF Mechanism 8.0- OSH Practitioner Registration, OSHAD-SF, v 3, 2016.

• Maintenance of professional registration and work towards upgrading OSH Practitioner Grade.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Desired:

• Auditor Training/Qualification.

• NEBOSH certificate, Lead Auditor OHSAS 18001:2007 Certified.

• with a valid Qudorat Registration under OSHAD- SF with Grade \xe2\x80\x9cA\xe2\x80\x9d.

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