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Health and Safety Officer
GROUP OF COMPANIES Lusaka, Zambia
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- EmployerGROUP OF COMPANIES
- LocationLusaka, Zambia
- Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
- Application methodEmail application
- Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
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- Employer
- GROUP OF COMPANIES
- Location
- Lusaka, Zambia
- Posted
- September 13, 2026
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Health
- Application method
- Email application
Website GROUP OF COMPANIES
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
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