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  • Posted: Jul 6, 2020
    Deadline: Jul 10, 2020
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    White Soul Motors Ltd is a subsidiary of White Soul Investment Ltd, a company incorporated under the Company and Allied Matters Act, 1997. We are a leading player in automobile sales industry, providing accessible and affordable vehicles and maintenance services tailored to meet specific requirements. White Soul Motors Ltd is enriched with track record of...
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    Head, Health & Safety

    LOCATION: CALABAR

    JOB OVERVIEW:

    Our organization, a highly reputable haulage company is looking to engage the services of a Head, Health and Safety to facilitate compliance with health and safety guidelines. The ideal candidate would be responsible for providing advice on measures to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations, constantly on the lookout for violations and largely focused on prevention. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented and ready to act in emergencies and help achieve the organizational goals which includes establishing a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.

    Key Functions of the Role

    • Support the development of safety policies and programs
    • Advise and train all other personnel on various safety-related topics i.e. PPE, etc
    • Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
    • Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation and clients’ standards
    • Initiate and organize health and safety training of employees and executives
    • Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)
    • Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
    • Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
    • Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
    • Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management
    • Outline safe operational procedures which identify and take into account all relevant hazards
    • Carry out regular site inspections to check that policies and procedures are being properly implemented
    • Prepare health and safety strategies and develop internal policy
    • Lead in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks
    • Keep records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements
    • Record incidents and accidents and produce statistics for managers
    • Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the our client relationships
    • Ensure equipment is installed safely
    • Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
    • Any other duties as may be assigned

    Educational Requirements

    • BSc/BA in safety management, engineering or relevant field is preferred
    • M.Sc is an added advantage
    • Certificate in occupational health and safety

    Experience

    • Min of 7 years of experience working as a Health and Safety Manager/Lead
    • Experience in  the haulage industry is a must
    • Must be located in Calabar or willing to relocate

    Required Skills

    • Proven experience as safety officer
    • In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures
    • Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
    • Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
    • Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
    • Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus
    • Outstanding organizational skills
    • Diligent with great attention to detail
    • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics
    • Must be agile

    Method of Application

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