Construction Health and Safety Officer

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Construction Health & Safety Officer – Cape Town A Building Refurbishment Company is looking for a Health and Safety Officer to be based in Cape Town. Requirements for the position : ·        Matric\/Grade 12. ·        Minimum five years’ experience in the construction industry. ·        Registered by South African Council for the Project & Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as an CHSO. CHSM (Construction Health and Safety Officer) also accepted. ·        Understanding of applicable legislation. ·        IT literate (Excell\/Word\/PDF). ·        Must be able to work to a deadline. ·        Must be able to works nights (where applicable).   Main Responsibilities (but not limited to these only) : ·        Keep up to date and ensure compliance with applicable legal & other requirements. ·        Compile and consolidate Safety Files. ·        Investigate health & safety incidents and accidents, determine root cause, and implement corrective actions where required. ·        Conducting safety inspections and develop risk assessments for new activities and machinery. ·        Report on health & safety related activities to Safety Consultants management. ·        Compile statistics. ·        Manage Subcontractor Compliance. ·        Asbestos Inventory & Management ·        Conduct and lead health and safety meetings. ·        Identify hazards and determine ways to reduce or eliminate risks in the workplace. ·        investigate health-related complaints and cases of ill health, ·        Listen and investigate health and safety related issues from employees and address them with management. ·        Identify hazardous waste, correct safe use, and the correct disposal thereof. ·        Promote safety initiatives. ·        Inspect equipment regularly for safe use. ·        Obey any reasonable and lawful instruction from line management.           Skills ·        Strong written and verbal communication skills ·        Critical thinking and problem-solving skills ·        Observation skills (attention to detail) ·        Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with people at all levels.   Other Requirements ·        Clean criminal record ·        Driver’s license   Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.