Health & Safety Officer

We are looking for a Health & Safety Officer to oversee our operations around Mauritius. He/She will establish, manage and monitor standards, processes, training and systems to ensure all responsibilities are adhered to within.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health within the various locations our employees are posted
• Ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated
• Perform regular visits to our dormitories and be responsible for renewal of all permits
• Ensure the Group meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting
• Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations.
• Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented
• Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed and employees are aware of their responsibilities
• Coordinate the development of health & safety policies, systems of work and procedures
• Ensure full and accurate health and safety and training records are maintained
• Establish a full programme of documented health & safety inspections, audits and checks
• Establish a structured programme of health & safety training throughout the Company
• Manage and devise the agenda for, chair and formulate & distribute minutes for the Health & Safety Committee meetings. Ensure that all agreed action points are completed within deadlines
• Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to the business.
• Provide regular reports to Management on relevant health and safety activities