Safety Officer

Requirements:

• Min 3 years contracting field in UAE
• Proven experience as safety officer
• In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
• Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
• Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Diligent with great attention to detail
• Good communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics
• BSc/BA in safety management engineering or relevant field is preferred
  Certificate in occupational health and safety

Responsibilities:

• Review physical biological and chemical workplace hazards
• Conduct safety and environmental audits
• Investigate healthandsafetyrelated complaints spills of hazardous chemicals outbreaks of diseases or poisonings and workplace accidents
• Inspect workplaces to ensure that equipment materials and production processes do not present a safety or health hazard to employees or the general public
• Develop implement and evaluate health and safety programs and strategies
• Provide consultation and deliver training programs to construction industry employers and employees on issues of workplace safety and (depending on the project) environmental protection
• Support the development of OHS policies and programs
• Advise and instruct on various safetyrelated topics (noise levels use of machinery etc.)
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
• Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation
• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or nonconformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)
• Oversee installations maintenance disposal of substances etc.
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle workers compensation claims
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management
  

Remote Work :

No