Occupational Health & Safety Officer

  • Permanent
  • Cape Town
  • Applications have closed

Job requirements:

  • National Diploma Health and Safety or Safety Management or equivalent qualification.
  • Certificate of training on SAMTRAC or OHSA’s.
  • 3 years administrative experience in a Health and Safety environment.
  • Knowledge of relevant Legislations, construction regulations, standards, incident, investigations techniques, risk assessment methodologies
  • Knowledge and application of related ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001
  • Strong knowledge of Emergency Evacuation

 

Job responsibilities:

To ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health. Ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated. Co-ordinate the development of health & safety policies, systems of work and procedures.

 

  • Assist with implementing the OHS plans and strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with the OHS Act.
  • Establish and coordinate OHS Committees.
  • Ensure the development and adherence to OHS policy and procedures
  • Develop and implement Disaster Management/ Recovery Plan
  • Assist with the rehabilitation of employees after accidents or injuries and make sure they experience a satisfactory return to work.
  • Review and make decisions in events where an employee has refused to work on the grounds that danger exists, or the work will cause danger to the employee(s);
  • Raise management and staff awareness of safety accountabilities and responsibilities.
  • Identify and test work areas for potential accident and health hazards.
  • Record and report hazards, accidents, injuries and health issues within the workplace.
  • Facilitate the investigation of accidents and unsafe work conditions, study possible causes and recommended remedial action.
  • Monitor and ensure maintenance of Access Control and Surveillance systems.
  • Compile and oversee and continuously update the OHS and visitor registers
  • Plan and Coordinate emergency procedures such as evacuation drills and first aid crews
  • Form part of internal and external audits
  • Attend and make recommendations at monthly OHS meetings.