Occupational Health & Safety Officer at Interswitch

Job Objective/Purpose

• Administers the Interswitch's day-to-day Security Operations Center (SOC) activities such as monitoring and reviewing security incidents, response, investigations and other activities related to security monitoring and response..
• To monitor health and safety, risk assessment, and design strategies to reduce potential hazards within the workplace.
• Create, implement, and update OHS programmes for employees that encompass government health and safety regulations as well as company standards for safety in the workplace.
• Train employees on the importance of health and safety on the job.
• Ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
• Oversee the effective implementation, updating, review and auditing of the company’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System
• Ensure organization meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including recommended mandatory training and reporting.
• Investigate OHS incidents to identify root causes and take corrective and preventive actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Co-ordinate hazard identification, risk assessment, emergency response, and drills and enforce preventive measures.
• Co-ordinate the development of health & safety policies, systems of work and procedures.
• Assist Supply Chain and other departments in their interaction with clients and contractors in all issues relating to Health, Safety and Environment.
• Co-ordinate organization’s Health & Safety Committee meetings and ensure all agreed action points are completed within deadlines.
• Create analytical reports of OHS performance.
• Inspect facility equipment and processes to make sure they are safe
• Create safety plans that include suggested improvements to existing infrastructure and business processes
• Ensure company’s health and safety objectives are met.
• Design strategies to reduce incidents of illness, environmental accidents, and other issues that may affect public safety.
• Design training programs to provide health and safety awareness to educate staff about avoiding health, safety, and environmental hazards.