SAFETY & HEALTH OFFICER (FULL TIME)

The Safety & Health Officer will be responsible for monitoring, assessing hazardous/unsafe practices and developing measures to ensure a safe workplace environment for personnel within SKC Group of Companies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all Safety & Health policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated to concerned bodies.
• Ensure completion and regular review of risk assessments as required per OSHA 2005 for all work equipment, machineries and operations.
• Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommendations are made to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure that safety inspections, Safety & Health committees, fire drills amongst others are carried out in a timely manner and within legal terms.
• Constant follow up on all recommendations made to ensure proper implementation within timeframe.
• Liaise with concerned authorities for Fire Certificates, Registration of factories and other legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 2005 and other relevant legislations at all times and communicate amendments to the Management.
• Constant reporting pertaining to Safety & Health issues encountered and non conformities to the Management and/or concerned departments. 
• Procure and provide adequate PPE based on hazards to eligible personnel within required timeframe. 
• Assist the HR department to procure and distribute uniforms as and when required. 
• Establish safety and health committees at  required intervals as specified by OSHA 2005.
• Design, implement, provide and maintain records of Safety and Health training programs.
• Perform any other cognate duties as may be assigned by Management. 

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or any relevant qualifications.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as registered Safety and Health Officer.
• Previous experience in Distribution sector will be an advantage. 
• Experience in training and good presentations skills
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills
• Well versed with OSHA 2005 and other legislations.
• Computer literate - MS Office proficiency