Safety Officer

DESTINY WORK RECRUITMENT

  • Uganda
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 11 days ago
Company description Destiny Work Recruitment is a professionally managed human resource consultancy, with a focus on recruitment, providing manpower at Senior/Top...Job Ad & Profile DescriptionPosition : Safety OfficerWe are seeking a responsible Safety Officer to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines. Your primary role will be advising on measures to minimize hazards and maintain a safe working environment. Vigilance in identifying violations is crucial. The ideal candidate should be a dedicated individual who strictly adheres to OSH regulations. Your focus will be on preventive measures, requiring attentiveness and proactive thinking. Detail orientation is essential, especially during emergency.Duties and Responsibilities:1. Support the development of OHS policies and programs.
2. Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.).
3. Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures.
4. Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation.
5. Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives.
6. Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment).
7. Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
8. Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
9. Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.Required profile for job ad : Safety OfficerRequirements:1. Proven experience as safety officer
2. In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures
3. Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
4. Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
5. Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
6. B.Sc./BA in safety management, engineering or relevant field is preferred.Job criteria for job ad : Safety Officer Job category :Production, maintenance, quality
Industries :Electric, electronic, optical and precision equipmentsEngineering, development studiesIndustry, production, manufacturing and otherSecretarial workTransport, logistics, postal services
Employment type :Permanent contract
Region :Bwizibwera - Entebbe - Gulu - Hoima - Jinja - Kampala - Kasese - Kira - Lira - Masaka - Mbale - Mbarara - Mukono - Nansana - Rest of Uganda
Experience level :2 to 5 years
Educational level :College
Spoken language :english›good level
Key Skills :maintenancequalityOSHAprocessessafety management
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