Occupation Health & Safety Officer Job Haco Industries
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of HR & Administration, the role holder will spearhead the implementation of OHS agenda by ensuring that the company maintains a safe working environment and complies with occupational safety and health regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Take lead in the development and implementation of OHS strategy, policies, procedures and work practices to ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations and standards.
- Spearhead the development and execution of employee wellness programs.
- Conduct various workplace health & safety audits and inspections to identify and address potential hazards.
- Foster cordial working relationship with the various key OHS stakeholders namely DOSHS, Ministry of Health, County Government etc.
- Develop and implement workplace and safety trainings that proactively address the need and promote safety culture.
- Monitoring and reporting organizational compliance to OHS statutes and best standards.
- Foster employee active involvement in OHS through the OHS Committee, fire and first aid pillars.
- Investigate workplace incidents and accidents, compile accidents report and develop actions and implement measures to prevent reoccurrence.
- Draft and submit monthly OHS reports that includes safety indices to the management for decision making.
- Respond to and investigate safety concerns and complaints from staff and take appropriate action to address the issues promptly.
- Proper documentation of all OHS policies and procedures, audit reports, accident reports, health and safety certifications, hazards identified, and corrective actions taken.
- Organize and coordinate all meetings and activities for the OHS committee and sub-committees and ensure timely closure of all actions generated from the meetings.
- Supervising various construction works in the company to ensure adherence to Ohs standards.
- Monitoring changes in OHS regulations and industry standards to ensure ongoing compliance and recommending necessary changes to the management for execution.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety, or any other related qualification.
- At least 5 years’ experience as OHS Officer preferably in manufacturing industry.
- Knowledge of ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Standard.
- DOSHS approved trainer.
- Experience with managing health and safety in administration/construction works.
- Proficiency in OHS data analysis and safety indices reporting.
- A good advocate and ambassador of OHS in the workplace.
- Superior interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Possesses good oral and written communication skills.
- Advanced people management skills.
- Attention to detail.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should fill in a pre-screening form on https://forms.office.com/r/zxBKcU0eAJ and forward copies of their application letters, academic and professional certificates, testimonials and up-to-date curriculum vitae to jobs@haco.co.ke. Applications should reach us not later than 15th August 2024.
Interested and qualified? Go to Haco Industries Kenya Limited on forms.office.com to apply
