South Africa: Safety Officer posted by Telebest

Our client has an opportunity available for a Safety Officer.

Requirements:

• Certificated Safety Practitioner and in possession of at least a National Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent.
• 5 years similar work experience within a similar heavy-duty plant and machinery environment.
• Experienced in Safety Management and Accreditation processes.
• Experience in MS Office.
• Above average communications skills with different levels of Management and Employees.
• Work comfortably at heights and walking on gratings several stories high.
• Free of asthma and related illnesses.
• Must be physically fit.

Responsibilities:

• Attend, arrange, plan and maintain regularity of Safety meetings in Maintenance and Operations Departments.
• Obtain the MSDSs for the different raw materials handled and used in plants and ensure the safe use thereof.
• Carry out inspections, record and assist the different departments in the use of the safety equipment.
• Ensure the safety equipment complies with the requirements of the OHS act.
• Investigate, inspect, draw up safety procedures and train the employees in the methods for handling raw materials.
• Monitor the application and execution of safe work procedures by all employees.
• Record Safety Audits and Inspections carried out on plants and submit to Management on a three-month basis.
• Establish an alphabetic and numeric logical numbering system for the Safety Department.
• Plan and arrange that all employees are trained in the safe use of equipment, machinery, and plant.
• Ensure that employees safety training records are up to date.
• Work closely with the HR Department with regards to the arrangements of training and record keeping of such training.
• Ensure that all contractors and employees have undergone induction training and arrange refresher courses when necessary.