Job Summary
Job Overview:
- A well-established manufacturer in the metal and plastic engineering industry is in search of a qualified individual to join their team as a Health and Safety Officer
Minimum requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- NQF Level 4-6 Health and Safety qualification
- SAMTRAC
- Min 3 Yrs. experience in a health and safety role in the manufacturing and engineering sector
- MS Office Literate
- Good understanding of the Health and Safety Act
Responsibilities:
- Perform SHE and related administrative duties
- Co-ordinating relevant contractors and staff
- Implementing and maintaining SHE systems
- Compiling procedures and all relevant SHE documentation
- Maintain the document control register for all types of procedures, inspection forms, risk assessments etc.
- Ensure regular inspections on CCTV System, gates, locks, fences as well as any other security infrastructure
- Inspecting workplaces to investigate accidents, causes of ill-health and complaints and ensure compliance to safety regulations
- Initiate ways to improve overall health and safety in the workplace
- Developing safety, health and environmental management schedules and strategies
- Keeping up to date with legislative and technical knowledge to ensure adherence to OHSA standards
- Compile a monthly report on all and any security issues including cost
- Update notice boards in all departments
- Ensure proper access control is conducted daily
- Ensure stringent record keeping of all persons and property entering or leaving the premises
- Implement Disciplinary action in case of misconduct pertaining H&S
- Ordering first aid stock
- Replenishing the First Aid Boxes when necessary
- Implement and maintain an effective program and ensure compliance to satisfy the requirements of local legislation e.g., the OHS, COID and Environmental Management Acts
- Conduct SHE audits as per the audit schedule, report on findings and log all non-compliances
- Evaluate incident forms, surveys, audits to establish root causes and together with Supervisors and Managers concerned, formulate a plan of action to correct non-compliant behaviour or conditions
- Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes, and identify corrective and preventative actions and report to management
- Co-ordinate monthly safety meetings
- Co-ordinating SHE related training requirements
- Liaise with onsite contractors to ensure their compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including basic safety induction training
- Co-ordinate at least two evacuation exercises per year to ensure that all staff become familiar with these procedures
- Assist with the formulation of emergency/contingency plans
- Review and update Emergency Procedures as and when necessary
- Ensure continuous reporting and effective communication with all relevant management
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Integrity
- Time Management and Leadership skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Efficient
- Reliable
- Responsible
- Attention to detail