Ohs Officer

**Key Accountabilities/Principal **Responsibilities**

**Communicate Health and Safety values**
Communicate and coordinate Health and Safety info to Senior Management
Provide information reports to the Client and Senior Management
Attend Client meetings and report
Communicate OHSA values to contractors and staff to build a solid and effective team that establishes a culture of zero harm to people, and zero impact on the environment
Ensure line Supervisors are familiar with their responsibilities as they relate to contractor safety
Communicate safety strategy and supporting initiatives
Participate in quarterly safety forums
Period review of contractor performance and implement
improvement plans where necessary

**Conduct Training and Awareness Programs**
Appoint health and safety representatives and establish health and safety committee
Appoint First Aiders and Fire Marshalls for the project
Ensure First Aiders and Fire Marshalls are trained and correctly deployed in the project
Provide training needs analysis for personnel and ensure adequate training is provided
Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all OH&S legislation and any developments which affect the business
Conduct OHS Inductions / Safety and Toolbox talks

**Conduct Risk Assessments and develop safe work procedures**

Ensure employees and contractors comply with health and safety legislation and that safety policies and practices are adopted and adhered to
Conduct Emergency Evacuation drills twice a year.
Establish customized risk assessments for the Functional Areas and align safe work procedures
Complete OHSA monthly reports and Stats and submit to Divisional Manager and Senior OHS manager
Monitor and review all site safety plans and implement corrective actions required
Report all deviations, Risks and Incidents to the Divisional Manager and Senior OHS manager
Ensure all new installations and maintenance comply with health and safety regulations and standards
Ensure safety files for contractors compiled and updated
Ensure that all documentation to be available for inspections by Client, Agent of the Client, Safety Inspector and Employee(s)
Identify and develop mitigation plans for health and safety issues and risks

**Conduct accident / incident reporting & investigation**
Ensure staff medicals on file
Maintain records of inspection findings and produce reports with recommendations for improvements
Manage and ensure the safe storage and / or disposal of hazardous materials and equipment

**Implement and maintain company Health and Safety policies and procedures in alignment with amendments to legislation, industry and company policy**
Safety Plan
Company Policy

**Administrative Requirements**:
Legal Appointments
Establish the Health & Safety Committee
Emergency Preparedness Programmes
Evacuation Procedures
OHS Monthly Report
Risk Assessments
Safe Work procedures
Toolbox Talks / Safety Awareness training / OHS Induction
Compliance Certificates
Permits
Contractor appointments
Contractor Compliance and Safety
Staff Medicals
Letter of Good Standing with the Compensation for Injuries and Diseases Department
Provision of Registers
Occupational Health & Safety Act
Construction Regulations
Occupational Health & Safety File
Covid-19 Statutory requirements

**It should be noted that, for operational reasons, it may be necessary to perform tasks other than those described herein from time to time**
**Prescribed procedures may be amended by management as and when required**

**Qualification Requirements and work-related experience**
Grade 12
Relevant OHS degree / diploma or NQF level 5 certification
SAMTRAC or NEBOSH Certificate
Risk Assessment Certificate
Incident Investigation Certification
Fall Protections Planner Certificate
Min 3 years OHS working experience preferably in Facilities Management
Construction sectors
Previous OHS experience dealing with contractors

**Professional Registration Body**
Registered with SAIOSH as a Tech member
Registered SACPCMP

**People and Management Skill**
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent customer relation skills
Good people skills
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Energetic
Punctual and Reliable
Well-motivated and team-orientated
Friendly, polite, and helpful when dealing with customers
Service orientated
Able to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations
Ability and willingness to learn

**Minimum Knowledge Requirements**
Knowledge of ISO 450001 Management system approval
Knowledge and experience of OHS administration processes

**Functional Competencies**
Communication
Speaks fluently; expresses opinions, information, and key points of an argument clearly; presents information with skill and confidence; responds quickly to the needs of an audience and to their reactions and feedback; projects credibility; structures information to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience; presents information in a well-structured an