Safety Officer
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Job Overview

We are looking for a reliable Safety Officer to make sure that everyone in the company complies with health and safety regulations. 

You will be establishing policies that will help create as well as maintain a safe and secure place of work. You will have to complete the injury logs and write down the summary of all injuries that resulted in lost work time. 

Your objective will be to ensure that the workplace meets all the legal requirements and actively supports occupational safety and health.

If you are ready to take up these duties and responsibilities of a Safety Officer, then apply right away. We will love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement workplace safety plans as per the official guidelines.

• Prepare and set into effect policies that establish the culture of health and safety standards.  

• Evaluate procedures, practices, and facilities to assess risks and adherence to the regulation.

• Conduct presentations and training to employees on health and safety topics along with accident prevention.

• Provide medical examinations to employees when required by OSHA standards.

• Monitor compliance with laws and policies by inspecting workforce and operations.

• Inspect the protective equipment to examine potential hazardous material. 

• Investigate incidents or accidents to discover causes and manage the worker’s compensation claims.

• Recommend solutions that help improve prospects or take new prevention measures.

Requirements

• BA or BSc degree in Safety Management or relevant field.

• Proven work experience as a Safety Manager, Safety Coordinator or a similar role.

• Valid accreditation in occupational health and safety certification.

• Good understanding of legal safety and health guidelines.

• Ability to develop viable policies and generating reports.

• Solid knowledge of risk assessment and data analysis.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks.

• Exceptional customer service skills.

• A keen eye on details.

• Good time management skills.