Safety Manager

Job Summary:

The Safety Manager will be responsible for implementing and enforcing safety policies and procedures on construction sites. This role involves conducting safety inspections, training employees, and ensuring compliance with local regulations and company standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction safety, a strong understanding of safety regulations, and excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety Management:

• Safety Inspections:
  Conduct regular safety inspections and audits on construction sites to identify hazards, assess risks, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Incident Investigation:
  Investigate accidents and incidents on site to determine causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Prepare detailed reports and documentation.

Compliance and Regulations:

• Regulatory Adherence:
  Ensure all construction activities comply with local safety regulations, building codes, and industry standards. Stay updated on changes in safety regulations and incorporate them into safety practices.
• Permit Management:
  Oversee the issuance and management of safety permits, including hot work permits, confined space entry permits, and excavation permits.

Training and Education:

• Employee Training:
  Develop and deliver safety training programs for construction workers, supervisors, and management. Topics may include safe work practices, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Safety Meetings:
  Organize and conduct regular safety meetings and toolbox talks to keep employees informed about safety issues and best practices.

Safety Policies and Procedures:

• Policy Development:
  Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of safety policies and procedures. Ensure that safety practices are consistently applied across all construction projects.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, training sessions, incident reports, and safety meetings. Ensure documentation is readily accessible and up-to-date.

Quality assurance and Control

• Maintaining Quality Assurance Manual.
• Maintaining Quality Procedure Manuals.
• Planning Quality Assurance Programme.
• Planning Quality Control Programme.
• Draw up (QCP's) for all new projects.
• Ensuring that audits are carried out on all facets of the Quality Programme.
• Attainment of company objectives and compliance with procedures as set out in the Quality Assurance Manual and Quality Procedure Manual.
• Identification, recording and analysing of all quality solutions throughout the company.
• Evaluating and initiating or recommending and providing solutions through designated channels.
• Co-ordinate company Quality and Safety training programme.
• Draw up and implement method statements for all site activities.
• Carry out site and supplier inspections and testing on electrical equipment procured for projects.
• Witness tests such as welding visual inspections at suppliers and on site.
• Draw up and implement QCP and ITP's for all projects.
• Maintain the ISO 9001:2000 quality management system.
• Regular audits on our sub contractors and suppliers.
• Draw up and implement quality assurance plans for projects upon contract award.
• Review client specifications and ensure compliance.

Health Safety and Environment

• To co-ordinate all safety activities:
• Report on the company Safety programme and Safety Statistics to all stakeholders.
• Report on the company safety programme.
• Maintain procedures and manuals on an annual basis, and ensure that Departmental Managers update work procedures as necessary.
• Draw up project safety plans for all new projects.
• Record and analyse all Quality problems.
• Maintain and co-ordinate Risk Control Management.
• Carry out Risk Control Audits.
• Liaise with departments in carrying out Risk Control.
• Ensure that all aspects of Risk Control are covered.
• Ensure good relationship with company's Clients and Consultants.
• Conduct Induction Training Head Office and Sites.
• Co-ordinate Internal and External requests for courses and seminars.
• Attend Client's safety meetings when required on site.
• Ensure all site safety files are kept updated.
• Record all accidents, lost time and first aid on relevant annexures.
• Carry out compliance audits on all sites.
• Complete reports and carry out investigations on unsafe working practice.
• Complete monthly safety reports, which must be forwarded to a QA Manager.
• Liaise with Client's safety representatives on a regular basis, on behalf of the Company.
• Schedule and attend site safety representatives, committee and toolbox meetings.
• Schedule and conduct onsite induction training.
• Carry out all Risk Assessments and conduct training on all Risk Assessments.
• Carry out daily toolbox talks when required.
• Enforce all Health and Safety requirements to ensure zero accidents / incidents occur.
• Stop all unsafe working practices.
• Environmental activities.
• Implement OSH 18001 Management Systems.
• Draw up environmental management plans and method statements for projects.
• Review clients SHE specifications and ensure compliance.
• Conduct regular audits on internal and external stakeholders.

Emergency Response:

• Emergency Plans:
  Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures for various types of incidents, including fires, chemical spills, and medical emergencies.
• Response Coordination:
  Coordinate emergency response efforts on site, including liaising with emergency services and providing first aid as needed.

Communication and Coordination:

• Coordination:
  Work closely with project managers, site supervisors, and other team members to integrate safety practices into daily operations and project planning.
• Reporting:
  Provide regular reports to management on safety performance, incident trends, and areas for improvement.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Samtrac (NOSA
  ) will be an advantage.
• ISO 9001:2000 quality management system
  .
• Advanced OHS Act 85 of 1993 course or equivalent
  .
• General Health and Safety.
• Writing Safe Work Procedures.
• Risk assessments.
• Construction regulations.
• Incident investigation.
• Cross border Work experience.
• Min 10 years of experience as a Safety Officer in the construction industry, with a proven track record of maintaining a safe work environment.
• Strong knowledge of local safety regulations, construction safety practices, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively train and influence others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.