Position: HSE OFFICER.
Deadline: 03 Feb 2019.
Date posted: 24 Jan 2019.
Location:Dar es Salaam.
Description:
Job Summary
On behalf of our happy client, we are looking for a responsible Health, Safety and Environmental Officer to facilitate compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines. The goal is to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of OHS policies and programs
- Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)
- Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
- Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation
- Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives
- Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)
- Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances, etc
- Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
- Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
- Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management
- Write and submit concrete and accurate reports on incidents
- Adhere to established medical protocols and procedures as well as legal guidelines and health and safety standards
- The ideal candidate will be part of the team and responsible for planning, monitoring and reporting of the project progress and capable of working in multinational environment
Qualifications Required
- BSc. in Safety Management, Engineering or any relevant field is preferred
- Certificate in occupational health and safety (Advantage if available)
- Proven 4+ years working experience in the same field
- In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures
- Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
- Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
- Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
- Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Diligent with great attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics