Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Officer at Sebore International Farms Limited (SIFL)

Brief Description

• The HSE Officer will be responsible for implementation and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety guidelines.
• He will be responsible for advising on measures to minimize hazards and maintain a safe working environment and establish a workplace that meets legal safety standards and cultivates a culture of prioritizing health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of OHS policies and programs
• Planning safe working practices and making necessary changes
• Keeping up to date and ensuring compliance with current health and safety legislation
• Ensuring that equipment is installed correctly/safely
• Identifying potential hazards
• Conduct risk assessments and enforce preventive measures
• Liaising with relevant authorities
• Organizing/attending health and safety meetings
• Safely handling hazardous substances
• Making recommendations following accidents/incidents
• Keeping up to date with developments within the profession
• Providing health and safety training courses for employees and managers
• Investigating/recording incidents, accidents, complaints and cases of ill health
• Writing internal health and safety policies/strategies
• Drawing-up safe operational procedures
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degrees in a Health, Safety, or Environmental field of study
• 1 - 3 years’ previous experience as health and safety officer.
• HSE Qualification such as NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
• In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures
• Proficient in all Microsoft Applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good organization skills
• Good analytical skills and the ability to think critically
• Good public speaking skills
• Leadership skills.