Safety Officer

Umm al-Quwain City, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Safety Officer duties and responsibilities
  • Plan and implement OHS policies and programs
  • Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics
  • Prepare educational seminars and webinars on a regular basis
  • Review existing policies and procedures
  • Adhere to all the rules and regulations
  • Work with HR to set up a new employee on-boarding process for safety
  • Conduct risk assessment
  • Enforce preventative measures
  • Identify process bottlenecks and offer timely solutions
  • Check if all the employees are acting in adherence with rules and regulations
  • Prepare and present reports on accidents and violations and determine causes
  • Oversee workplace repair, installations and any other work that could harm employees\' safety
  • Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)
  • Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker\xe2\x80\x99s compensation claims
  • Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management
Safety Officer requirements and qualifications
  • 5 years of experience as a Safety Officer or similar role
  • Excellent knowledge of legislations and procedures
  • Excellent knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
  • Experience in producing reports
  • Experience with writing policies and procedures for health and safety
  • Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Working knowledge of safety management information system
  • Outstanding organizational skills
  • Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
  • Team player
  • Good time-management skills
  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • BSc/BA in safety management or similar field
  • Certificate in occupational health and safety
  • Need to join immediately
Job Type: Full-time Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Umm al-Quwain City: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1488535
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Umm al-Quwain City, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned