Safety Officer Job 2015 | Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

Vacancy: Safety Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

Carrying out risk assessments and considering how risks could be reduced;

Outlining safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards;

Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented;

Making changes to working practices that are safe and comply with legislation;

Preparing health and safety strategies and developing internal policy;

Leading in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks;

Keeping records of inspection findings and producing reports that suggest improvements;

Recording of incidents and accidents and producing statistics for managers;

Being up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all health and safety legislation legislation and any developments that affect the employer’s industry;

Producing management reports, newsletters and bulletins;

Ensuring the safe installation of equipment;

Advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.

Education

A Diploma in Human Resource Management

Certificates on Organizational Safety and Health trainings

Work Experience

1 year experience as a safety and health officer in manufacturing; construction; engineering; FMCG.

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent written and spoken communication skills in order to explain health and safety processes to a wide range of people and to give presentations to groups;

Negotiating skills to convince managers of the need to implement and maintain safety standards that may compromise speed or efficiency in the organization;

Patience and diplomacy because the profession requires a collaborative approach;

Ability to understand and analyze complex information and present it simply and accurately;

IT skills;

Attention to detail;

A flexible approach to work;

An interest in the law and the ability to understand regulations.

How to Apply

All applications should be sent to recruit@azicon.co.ke

Deadline: 15th April 2015

Only those who meet the minimum requirements should apply