Road Safety Officer 1 at Lafarge Cement

About the Job 

• The Road Safety Officer supports the implementation of road transport safety strategies and ensures compliance with the Lafarge’s Transport Safety policy.
• The officer is responsible for monitoring driver performance, ensuring vehicle safety, coordinating training programs, and promoting a strong safety culture across all logistics operations.

What you'll be doing

Road Safety Management

• Support the Logistics Safety Manager in implementing road safety standards and programs.
• Monitor road transport operations to identify and mitigate risks.
• Conduct journey risk assessments and route hazard mapping.
• Track and review driver performance using tools such as IVMS and AI in-cab cameras.

Driver Engagement & Compliance

• Ensure that all drivers undergo pre-load fitness checks and possess valid credentials.
• Coordinate driver training, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and re-certifications.
• Follow up on infractions, near-misses, and unsafe behaviours, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Support implementation of driver recognition or consequence management process.

Incident Management & Investigation

• Conduct preliminary investigations for road traffic and on-site incidents, including scene documentation.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and contribute to lessons learned reports.
• Ensure closure of incident corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Vehicle & Equipment Safety

• Conduct vehicle inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Monitor use of safety devices (e.g., speed limiters, proximity sensors, seat belts, reverse alarms, etc.).
• Support maintenance and calibration schedules for safety-critical equipment.

Safety Reporting & Documentation 

• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, trainings, and incidents.
• Generate weekly/monthly safety performance reports for review by the Logistics Safety Manager.
• Input data into safety dashboards and participate in performance reviews.

Stakeholder Engagement & Awareness

• Liaise with transporters, drivers, and depot personnel to ensure safety requirements are understood and followed.
• Promote safety campaigns and awareness events.
• Encourage active participation in safety observations and reporting

Who you'll be working with 

Direct Reports

• Vehicle Inspection Officers & Traffic Marshals
• Safety Operatives

Key Stakeholders/ Relationships

• All staff
• Drivers
• Transporters
• Traffic regulatory agents

What we are looking for:

• Degree in any related disciline 
• Minimum 3 years work experience in a similar role
• Minimum professional certification required from the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON)
• National Road Transport Safety Regulations – Strong understanding of local (e.g., FRSC)
• Journey Management and Route Risk Assessment – Knowledge of journey planning tools, hazard mapping, and implementation of route-specific controls.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Control – Knowledge of risk assessment techniques and implementation of effective control measures in transport environments.
• Emergency Response and Accident Scene Management – Knowledge of protocols for managing road incidents, securing accident scenes, and ensuring first-response coordination.
• Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) – Exposure to Safety Management Systems. E.g. ISO 39001
• Vehicle Safety Systems – Familiarity with technologies such as in-vehicle monitoring systems (IVMS), AI dashcams, speed limiters, proximity sensors, and other onboard safety devices.
• Driver Behaviour Monitoring and Analytics – Ability to interpret and act on data from driver performance tools to improve road behaviour and reduce risk.
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis – Skilled in investigation techniques, use of RCA tools like the 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, or Fault Tree Analysis to uncover systemic issues.
• Use of Safety Dashboards and Reporting Tools – Proficiency in using tools like Excel, or other digital platforms for safety data management and reporting. 

Competencies & Behaviours 

• Safety Leadership – Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and influences others to prioritize safety in all operations.
• Accountability – Takes responsibility for actions and outcomes, ensures compliance with procedures.
• Attention to Detail – Identifies safety risks and procedural deviations with precision.
• Proactive Mindset – Acts in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes.
• Communication – Communicates safety expectations and feedback clearly and effectively to all stakeholders.
• Team Collaboration – Works closely with drivers, transporters, and colleagues to promote a shared safety vision.
• Integrity – Adheres to ethical principles and safety standards at all times.
• Resilience – Remains composed and effective under pressure or during incident response.
• Continuous Improvement – Seeks out opportunities to improve road safety processes and performance.

Mobility Requirements 

• Frequent Travel