Health and Safety Officer

5 hours ago

Durban, South Africa Access World Full time

Access World is a global commodity warehousing and logistics business. We specialize in handling, storage, and processing of commodities including non-ferrous and ferrous metals, ferroalloys, project cargo, oil & gas, and other agricultural products. In addition, we are an approved warehouse keeper of the London Metal Exchange, and we provide LME warehousing and associated services to traders, producers, financiers, and consumers of base metals. In addition, we provide physical warehouse and related logistics services for commodities such as cocoa beans, rubber, cotton, and other agricultural products. Access World also acts as collateral manager of ferroalloys, minor metals as well as oil and gas. Regions operate in semi-autonomous offices with their corporate functions including commercial, finance HR, legal, and operations.

**Reporting to**: SHERQ Manager (Durban)

**Purposes of the position**:
The purpose of a Health and Safety Officer is to ensure the well-being of employees and the safety of the workplace by implementing and maintaining effective health and safety programs. This role plays a critical function in preventing accidents, injuries, and illnesses in the workplace.

**Key Requirements / Responsibilities**:

- **Risk Assessment**: Identify potential hazards and assess risks in the workplace. This includes conducting regular inspections and evaluations to determine safety vulnerabilities.
- **Policy Development**: Develop, update, and enforce health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
- **Training and Education**: Organize and provide training programs for employees to increase their awareness of safety protocols, emergency procedures, and proper use of safety equipment.
- **Incident Investigation**: Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, or near misses to determine the root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- **Compliance**: Ensure the workplace complies with local, state, and federal safety regulations and standards. This may involve maintaining records, permits, and certifications.
- **Emergency Preparedness**: Develop and implement emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures, first aid protocols, and communication plans for various emergency situations.
- **Safety Equipment and PPE**: Oversee the selection, distribution, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety gear by employees.
- **Communication**: Promote a culture of safety within the organization by effectively communicating safety policies, initiatives, and best practices to all employees.
- **Continuous Improvement**: Identify opportunities to improve safety procedures and practices by analyzing data, staying up to date with industry trends, and implementing innovative safety solutions.
- **Record Keeping**: Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, training, inspections, and safety-related documentation for reporting and auditing purposes.
- **Safety Committee Participation**: Collaborate with safety committees or relevant teams to gather input, feedback, and suggestions for improving safety measures.
- **Emergency Response**: Coordinate responses to workplace emergencies, including liaising with external emergency services when necessary.
- **Reporting**: Prepare and submit regular reports to management on the status of health and safety programs, including metrics and performance indicators.
- **Consultation**: Provide guidance and support to management, employees, and contractors on safety matters and regulatory compliance.
- **Behavioral Safety**: Promote safe behaviors and a safety-conscious culture throughout the organization.

**Duties include (but not limited to)**:

- Implement and maintain health and safety standards.
- Advise the SHERQ Manager and Site Managers on all HSE related matters.
- Conduct worksite daily inspections, prepare reports and correct unsafe conditions and practices.
- Conduct Hazard Identification and risk assessment, recommend risk mitigating controls to the management team.
- Evaluate effectiveness of the implemented controls through PTO’s and daily site inspections.
- Ensure all employees, visitors and contractors on site are inducted.
- Management of Records: Checklists, Registers, Physical Files.
- Ensure all PPE stock issued is recorded on issue registers and submission of weekly PPE Stock Reports.
- Maintain Action Plan, ensure all findings are closed out.
- Ensure all contractor safety files are audited and approved before work commences and continuous management of these files.
- Assist with incident investigation and ensure findings are closed out.
- Promote a safe workplace and improve overall safety.

**Key Performance indicator**:

- **Number of reported accidents/incidents**: This KPI measures the frequency of workplace accidents or incidents, indicating the awareness of potential hazards and the reporting culture within the organization.
- **Equipm

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