Safety Officer at Ikosh Nigeria Limited

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safe practices at the job site.
• Investigate and keep record of safety-related accidents and near misses within stipulated time frame.
• Liaise with purchasing department for PPE budget and purchase and maintain record of PPE issuance.
• Recommend appropriate protective equipment that workers should wear while carrying out tasks.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity.
• Stop the continuation of processes that are deemed harmful to the health of workers.
• Establish safety standards and review existing safety policies and update them where necessary.
• Carry out or organize important safety-related training within the Company.
• Conduct risk assessment, job hazard analysis and ensure that preventive measures are taken.
• Correct unsafe acts or conditions through the regular line of authority.
• Conduct toolbox meetings.
• Review and approve all subcontractor’s safety plans.
• Carry out PTW Monitoring and review.
• Review site emergency management plan.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling and removal of hazardous materials.
• Ensure proper waste management (Waste segregation, storage and disposal).
• Liaise with Government agencies on statutory and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• HND in Occupational Safety and Health, and Environment or related field.
• Experience in ISO 45001:2018
• Possess a BOSIET certificate. Any other relevant HSE certification will be an added advantage.
• 5 years of proven working experience in Health and Safety role.