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South Africa: Safety Officer posted by Telebest

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Job Description

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.
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