HSE Officer at Sunrose Consulting

Our client is a leading manufacturer of plastic products in Nigeria. Located in Lagos, the company is seeking to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Officer.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will provide support in all Health and Safety functions within the organisation. You will provide support to factory HODs, supervisors and factory staff to develop and execute health and safety plans that ensure that there is a prevalent culture of Health and Safety within the factories and the organisation as a whole. In addition this role will require you to do the following:

• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines
• Evaluate the workplace environment and develop safety-management policies that identify and define the safety responsibilities of all employees
• Enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety
• Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
• Analyzing / monitoring trends regarding incidents, inspections, audits, and corrective measures while also keeping the management team informed.
• Organise regular tool box talks & Lead in-house training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
• Conduct induction for all visitors, employees at the depot and other outstation and new employees to the Base yard
• Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
• Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
• Advise on suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for employees
• Advise on various areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
• Revise and update all existing safety policies in line with required safety standards
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
• Prepare reports on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics
• Perform other related duties as required.

Specification:

• Minimum educational standard: HND/ B.Sc. and relevant HSE certification
• Minimum Working Experience: 2 Years related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The candidate must have proficient knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:

• Ability to analyse and solve problems.
• Ability to make sound decisions
• Ability to use Initiative
• Must be Results Driven.
• Must have an investigative mind
• Good Leadership skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Analytical Skills
• Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines
• Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
• Physical Fitness