SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the QHSE Co-Ordinator, ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, according to agreed company standards. This position will provide leadership and co-ordination of the day-to-day safety requirements of the workshop and on-site projects according to company, client and legal safety standards.
POSITION INFO:
Namibian National
Occupational Health and Safety Diploma or Certificate e.g. SAMTRAC / Nebosh.
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Senior Safety Officer.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
The ability to demonstrate the application of risk assessment to company operations and activities.
Availability to travel.
Prepare for, and participate in audits such as ISO 45001 and ISO 9001.
Auditing the Safety Management System.
Conduct safety activities including scheduled and unscheduled safety inspections.
Observe work in progress and ensure that proper safety equipment is worn, and relevant safety procedures are followed.
Notify management and staff regarding violations of safety regulations /codes and make recommendations for corrections and follow-up to ensure that violations have been corrected.
Investigate safety and health complaints submitted by management and employees.
Develop and implement, after approval, internal safety rules, policies and guidelines and employee instructions.
Conduct and provide safety training and safety toolbox talks.
Provide HSE support to the projects by maintaining a visible presence in the workshops and project sites, where applicable.
Assist in the coaching, mentoring and implementation of the HSE programmes in the workshop.
Regularly review and be familiar with all applicable safety legislation, to ensure compliance.
Provide direction, HSE support and resources to all project managers, supervisors and team leaders.
Ensure that all incidents are reported immediately.
Participate and assist the supervisors, team leaders and safety officers in the investigation of incidents to determine root cause and corrective action, where necessary.
Ensure incident corrective actions are followed up on and implemented.
Ensure new employees are inducted to requirements, and all required documentation is completed accurately and forwarded to the admin department.
Ensure safety boards with postings including, but not limited to Health and Safety Policy, inspections and audit results, project hazard assessment, location of first aid, etc. are maintained.
Conduct monthly inspections, as per requirements.
Communicate, coach and assist the staff to ensure that all safety expectations are understood and met.
Perform other duties related to HSE, as required from time to time.
Comply with all relevant health, safety, environmental, quality, legal and regulatory requirements as stipulated by company requirements.
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