Health & safety Officer - LMI Holdings

Subsidiary/Support Services: McKENZIE BROWN GHANA LIMITED

Purpose

The Health and Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment by overseeing all health and safety regulations, practices, and programs within the organization. This includes conducting risk assessments, safety audits, and training sessions, as well as ensuring compliance with local and national safety regulations. The role also involves investigating accidents, implementing corrective actions, and fostering a culture of safety across all departments

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct continuing education to provide and update knowledge of health and safety protocols and techniques.
2. Enforce compliance of health and safety policies and rules to achieve zero fatality on all sites.
3. Conduct daily inspection of facilities to identify potential hazards and recommend solutions to prevent injuries or illness in the workplace.
4. Investigate and report on causes of accidents and other unsafe conditions on the job site.
5. Provide management information by preparing and submitting weekly and monthly reports to project leadership.
6. Maintaining records of accidents, complaints, maintenance activities, inspections, and other activities related to environmental health and safety.
7. Ensures that costs are kept within the approved budget limit.
8. Develop, implement, and enforce health and safety policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
9. Ensure that the organization adheres to all local, state, and national safety regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001).
10. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health and safety laws and communicate any changes to management and employees.
11. Conduct regular risk assessments to identify workplace hazards, unsafe conditions, and unsafe practices.
12. Recommend and implement corrective measures to mitigate risks and prevent accidents or injuries.
13. Monitor the effectiveness of risk controls and make improvements as needed.

Competencies

1. In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. EPA) and procedures
2. Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
3. Knowledge of occupational health and safety.
4. Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
5. Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
6. Diligent with great attention to detail
7. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage employees at all levels.

Qualifications/Experience

1. A minimum of Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering.
2. Minimum of three (3) years experience in similar role.
3. Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001, local safety standards).

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 Closing on: Sep 27, 2024