Health and Safety Officer

SUMMARY:
About this role:

The main responsibility of the Health and Safety Officer is to ensure workplace safety by identifying and managing risks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and implementing safety protocols.

Goal:

• To prevent injuries, minimize hazards, and maintain a healthy work environment, ultimately protecting employees' well-being and helping organizations meet legal safety requirements. 
• To conduct inspections, audits, and risk assessments, develop safety policies, and provides training to employees. Their role includes investigating accidents, recommending corrective actions, and promoting a culture of safety.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of health and safety systems of all company sites.
• Ensure that all Fire Detection, Sprinkler Systems and fire extinguishers are serviced and maintained.
• Maintain flammable permit with local government.
• Provide support with implementing the Health and Safety Management System for the organization.
• Performing risk identification, evaluation and development of safe work procedures.
• Ensure that all accidents are properly recorded, reported and investigated.
• Provide feedback on Safety Meetings and as and when necessary.
• Follow up with departments on SHE Rep Inspections and health and safety-related items.
• Conduct audits and inspections on Contractors in line with legal requirements.
• Provide informal Health and Safety Training for employees as and when needed.
• Reporting to HSE Manager on deviations identified and required actions to be taken.
• Ensure that Safety, Health and Environmental Reports are submitted to the HSE Manager.
• Ensure that inspections referring to all departments are taking place, captured and filed correctly.
• Report health and safety deviations in construction and installations at The company
• Ensure the Contractor's Safety files are up to date and in place, and report deviations.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Statutory Requirements.
• Responsible for a Site Induction Program for all personnel.
• Implement Safety awareness and safety culture within the company.
• Ensure emergency preparedness within the company is implemented and maintained.
• The emergency response team identified and trained.

• Applicable qualification required
• 2-3 Years relevant working experience
• SAMTRAC and HIRA
• Registration required: SAIOSH and SACPCMP and HPCSA registration recommended
• ISO 45001 – Implementation and Internal Auditing
• Working experience with incident investigation
• Knowledge and understanding of the OHSA Act and Regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of NFPA 36, SANS 10400, and SANS 10139
• Experience in FMCG and food manufacturing would be an advantage