Health & Safety Officer Durban

Health and Safety OfficerA vacancy for a Health and Safety officer in the construction department in Durban.Qualification & Experience and Skills Required:MatricSHERQ Related qualificationsProfessional registration in SACPCMP CHSOAt least 3-5 years relevant experienceSpecific Certificates such as First Aid & Fire FightingAbility to problem solveStrong interpersonal skillsEffective communication skills – verbal and writtenComputer Literacy RequiredMS Office and ExcelDuties & ResponsibilitiesPolicy and Regulation MaintenanceSite Safety InspectionRecord KeepingConstruction Safety TrainingInspects the site to ensure it is a Hazard-free environmentConducts toolbox meetingsIs part of the project safety council and leads all efforts to enhance safetyThe safety officer reviews and approves all subcontractor's safety plansVerifies that injury logs and reports are completed and submitted to related government agenciesVerifies that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for usePromotes safe practice at the job siteEnforce safety guidelinesTrains and carries out drills and exercises on how to manage emergency situationsConducts investigations of all accident and near-missesReports to concerned authorities as requested or mandated by regulations.Conducts job hazard analyses.Establishes safety standards and policies as needed.Watches out for the safety of all workers and works to protect them from entering hazardous situations.Responds to employees' safety concerns.Coordinates registration and removal of hazardous waste.Serves as the link between state and local agencies and contractors.Receives reports from and responds to orders issued by Department of Labor inspectors.Arranges for OSHA mandated testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultantsPackage & RemunerationNegotiable
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