SAFETY OFFICER at Servest
Job Context
LANDSCAPING & TURF, A DIVISION OF SERVEST HAS A VACANCY OF A SAFETY OFFICER BASED IN SASOL SECUNDA, REPORTING DIRECTLY TO THE BRANCH MANAGER. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL BE ASSISTING IN DRIVING CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT AND BEST PRACTICE IN ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY TASKS WITH ALL KEY ROLE PALYERS etc.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 (Matric) • Health and Safety Management diploma or equivalent will be an advantage • SAMTRAC certificate or equivalent occupational SHEQ training (SOC 1,2) • 2 –3 years’ experience in SHEQ systems • Incident investigations and root cause • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment • Proven experience of implementing SHEQ system in a highly technical, complex and industrial environment is essential • SHEQ Administration • Knowledge/Experience from the Mine Safety Health Act is a Requirement
Duties & Responsibilities
Promote occupational health and safety within the organisation Inspect workplaces and workplace equipment, to ensure they meet safety regulations and to identify hazards and risks, including onsite inspections Ensure that workplaces conform with organizational procedures, safety standards and OHSA requirements Ensure personal protective equipment (such as hearing protection, dust masks, safety glasses) are issued and available as needed and inspected on a regular basis Assist with the investigation of incidents, accidents, and unsafe working conditions. Study possible causes and recommend remedial action and ensure effective record keeping Conduct information sessions for supervisors and workers on health and safety practices and legislation to ensure compliance Conduct internal training session (such as SOP and internal safety induction) and task specific training as needed Coordinate emergency procedures, fire fighting and first aiders Attend regular meetings with the client and the company safety department Daily toolbox talks draft, implementation and follow up to ensure compliance Provide environmental and industrial management administrative controls Ad hoc duties as required by management