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Job Description
Monitor Workplace Health and Safety
Overall responsibility and compliance of the Company’s H&S, making sure staff are aware of the importance of Health and Safety protocol.
Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines and standards.
Conduct all “risk assessments” as required by legislation.
Conduct health and safety inspections and prepare reports and documents as required.
Prepare and enforce policies.
Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.
Monitor employee conformity to safety laws and policies.
Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions.
Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
Developing health and safety management systems including quality assurance systems and compliance with external audits.
Managing and coordinating audits, including liaising with external contractors.
Train Employees
Train workers on existing and new policies to enforce a culture of health and safety.
Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention.
Encourage Best Health and Safety Practices
Implement practical and effective methods, both preventative and remedial, of promoting health and safety and safe working practices in the workplace.
Supporting and developing the health, safety environmental strategy.
Developing internal and external networks to allow performance to be bench-marked.
Reducing the number of health and safety incidents to a minimum.
Deal with Injuries
Extensive attention to detail to distinguish safety hazards.
Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
Job Requirements
Requirements:
Engineering bachelor with relevant credentials of a minimum of 2 years of experience.
Experience of maintaining or reaching externally audited management standards such as OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety Management and ISO 14001, knowledgeable with all aspects of relevant standards, legislation and compliance requirements.
Qualification in occupational health and safety, such as a masters or diploma is preferable as well as certification in risk management and health/safety management is a plus.
Native Arab (written & spoken) & good command of English (written & spoken).
IT literate and a comprehensive understanding of Windows based programs to include Word, Excel and Outlook is essential.
Strong organizational or administrative skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach.
Strong teamwork skills are essential.
Credible experience in health and safety, including operations experience.
A track record of project management.
Previous multi-site experience is ideal.
Experience of working with senior management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to work with, provide advice to, train, and promote excellence in Health and Safety all staff.
