QHSE Officer

• To implement and monitor Health and Safety Policy, Programs, and Procedures;
  
• objective of ensuring that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to protect the safety and health of learners, staff, and visitors.
  
• To establish budget proposals for the operation of the Occupational Health and Safety office and specific training programs;
  
• To increase health and safety awareness at all levels within the organization;
  
• To investigate and report on all serious/critical personal injury accidents occurring to staff and/or visitors to the appropriate senior official, and to assist in the investigation of all accidents/incidents that result in substantial damage to the property;
  
• To investigate and report on complaints of hazardous working conditions to the department head.
  
• To respond to employees safety concerns;
  
• To conduct, as necessary, the safety inspection of any facility;
  
• To respond to fire and other emergencies on or about the company property;
  
• To coordinate registration and removal of hazardous waste;
  
• To arrange for Occupational Health and Safety testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants as may be necessary;
  
• To coordinate as liaison with all related governmental bodies and regulating agencies;
  
• To coordinate the training of personnel in areas of safety, including first aid, CPR, accident prevention and investigation, workplace inspections, and other matters related to implementing safety procedures in Board facilities;
  
• To assist executive staff, senior administrators, Managers, and supervisors in emergency preparedness;
  
• To implement appropriate sections of the department s Emergency Procedures Manual;
  
• To liaise with the municipality and Emergency planners, update plans, organize exercises and evaluate procedures;
  
• To liaise with the fire department regarding emergency procedures, communications, and fire safety education programs;
  
• To assume other duties as maybe assigned
  
• visiting various projects to inspect processes and procedures and ensure good health and safety practices;
  
• investigating accidents and complaints and determining if there has been a breach of health and safety law;
  
• Carrying out examinations of machinery, working environments, and structures, taking measurements of noise, heat, and vibrations, and taking photographs and samples where necessary;
  
• Ensuring workers are provided with suitable protective equipment, such as eye goggles, ear protectors, or appropriate types of gloves and clothing;
  
• Responsible for any ISO-related activities.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors Degrees or equivalent
  
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (Mandatory)
  
• IOSH Managing Safely and Working Safely
  
• IMS certification
  
• ISO Certification (Mandatory)
  
• Over 5 years of experience preferably within the Building Services or Facilities Management industries.
  
• Required to hold a National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH).