Health and Safety Officer

Job description

A Health and Safety Officer is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment. The officer identifies workplace hazards, ensures compliance with health and safety laws, and supports employees in following safe work practices.

### Key Responsibilities

– Conduct regular workplace inspections and risk assessments.

– Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.

– Develop, implement, and review health and safety policies and procedures.

– Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety laws and regulations.

– Investigate workplace accidents, injuries, and near misses.

– Prepare incident reports and recommend preventive measures.

– Provide health and safety training and orientation to employees.

– Conduct emergency drills, including fire and evacuation drills.

– Maintain health and safety records, permits, and inspection reports.

– Monitor the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

– Work with managers and employees to improve safety standards.

– Liaise with regulatory authorities, contractors, and other relevant parties.

– Promote a positive safety culture throughout the organization.

### Qualifications and Requirements

– Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Safety, or a related field.

– Professional health and safety certification is an advantage, such as:

 – First Aid and CPR certification

– Two or more years of experience in a health and safety position is preferred.           (Construction and Manufacturing)

– Good knowledge of workplace health and safety legislation and Manufacturing) Experience conducting risk assessments and accident investigations.

– Strong communication, report-writing, and presentation skills.

– Good problem-solving and organizational abilities.

– Attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

– Ability to train and advise employees at all levels.

– Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

– Physical ability to inspect work areas and use required safety equipment.

### Personal Qualities

– Responsible and safety-conscious

– Professional and approachable

– Proactive and observant

– Honest and trustworthy

– Able to work under pressure

– Strong leadership and teamwork skills