Health and Safety Officer

Purpose of Position:

To protect the employer and its employees’ health and safety by ensuring Health and Safety (HSE) standards and procedures are implemented, monitored, and managed, including the identification of risks and hazards in the workplace.

The incumbent is involved in risk management, managing construction documentation, managing subcontractors, and project closing.

Requirements:

Matric / Grade 12
Advanced computer literacy
Safety Management Training Course (SAMTRAC), Safety Officer (SHETRAC), Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments, Legal Liability courses
Course on incident investigation in the workplace
Basic knowledge of hazardous chemical substances
Minimum of 1-3 years’ Health and Safety experience in the construction industry
Thorough knowledge of relevant local safety and environmental legislation
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) ACT and Compensation Occupational Injury and Disease (COID) Act
Full Registration with South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP)
Working at heights competency (Ideal)

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including safety induction and training.
Conduct site inspections and audits as required, identifying and minimizing the risk to the company and employees.
Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards; investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative actions.
Conduct workplace Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA).
Inspect the workplace to determine whether any machinery, plant, equipment, substance, appliances, or process is liable to cause bodily injury.
Investigate any accident, near-miss incident, dangerous occurrence, or occupational disease that occurred in the workplace.
Compile and submit health and safety related reports to management and third parties.
Submit HSE reports identifying non-conformances and shortcomings.
Conduct site-specific Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures, Safe Work Procedures.
Conduct Health and Safety Inductions/toolbox talks.

Construction Documentation and Management:

Assist with the preparation of a construction health and safety plan.
Confirm necessary documentation was submitted to the relevant authorities.
Attend project planning meetings.
Assess and approve contractor(s) health and safety plans.
Attend the contractor's site handover.
Attend regular site, technical, and progress meetings.
Facilitate site health and safety meetings.
Identify hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections.
Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems, distributing health and safety specific documents to subcontractors.
Compile project-specific emergency response and preparedness plans.
Test the effectiveness of the emergency response plans.
Conduct site safety inductions.
Report and investigate project-related incidents.
Oversee the maintenance of all records.
Participate in management reviews of the health and safety systems.
Use trend analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outlining relevant improvements.
Review and update the health and safety plan.
Manage and ensure compliance with the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) and/or any similar procedures and practices.
Prepare approved project-specific health and safety plans.
Develop risk profiles for specific construction works.
Conduct toolbox talks to address specific hazards and risks related to the construction project.
Prepare emergency preparedness plans for specific construction projects and define key approval, rehearsal, and implementation steps.
Maintain inspection checklists and registers.
Compile accident and incident reports.
Prepare statistical reports and risk assessments.

Managing Subcontractors:

Evaluate the levels of compliance of subcontractors to the project-specific health and safety plan and client specifications through inspections and audits.
Implement and administer safety systems for subcontractors.
Audit subcontractor files.
Maintain files to be audit-ready for the Department of Labour.
Manage subcontractor health and safety.
Review and approve subcontractors' Health and Safety Plans and Files.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Questions:

Are you based in Port Elizabeth?
Do you have a valid driver’s license?
Are you registered with the SACPCMP?
Do you have at least 1-3 years of experience in the construction industry?

Application Deadline: 2024/10/02

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