Description:

• Formulate policies and procedures. You should implement health and safety procedures and ensure that these comply with the law
• Conduct risk assessments. These highlight the areas of potential risk that you must reduce
• Train all employees in your health and safety procedures. You should also give proper training on the particular risks in their area of work, and how they can prevent these
• Conduct frequent safety inspections and checks. This is especially important for things like electrical equipment and equipment used for working at height
• Understand the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). You should make all employees aware of the benefits of PPE and ensure that they receive adequate PPE. You should also frequently check PPE for wear and tear. Equipment must be effective in the event of an accident
• Develop a correct procedure for reporting accidents. You must make all employees aware of the correct reporting procedure and ensure that they know how to properly report accidents
• Respond to any safety complaints and concerns raised by employees. You should investigate their claims and put plans in place to remove the danger
• Take responsibility for first aid procedures, including employee first aid training
• Manage emergency procedures, such as fire alarm drills
• Lead by example. You must show employees that you take your health and safety manager responsibilities seriously. You should also try to instill a positive health and safety culture

• Qualifications in Chemical Engineering, or related field, compatible with required professional traits of the desired candidates
• At least 5+ years of progressive work experience in HSE (background in Logistics is an added advantage)
• Should possess extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
• Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety issues
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Diligent with great attention to detail

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