Health, Safety, and Environment Officer at Sageto Limited

Job Summary

• The Health, Safety, and Environment Officer monitors health, safety and environment compliance, risk assessment, offers safety advice and implements safety policies and regulations on site to reduce potential hazards.
• Your main responsibility is creating a safe environment for workers.

Responsibilities

• Conducting safety briefings at the beginning of each workday to highlight potential hazards, discuss safety measures, and reinforce the importance of adherence to safety protocols.
• Continuous inspection of project sites, to ensure a hazard-free environment
• Verification of tools and equipment to ensure good quality
• Promoting safe practices on site
• Creating and enforcing safety guidelines and programs
• Carrying out drills and exercises on managing emergency situations
• Conducting investigations on accidents
• Verifying that all safety reports are submitted to related government institutions.
• Responding to workers’ safety concerns
• Manages all communications with government departments in regards of safety
• Arranges OSHA-mandated evaluations of the site
• Coordinates all issues regarding hazardous materials or waste
• Assisting with the preparation of a construction health and safety plan
• Attending project planning meetings and collaborating with construction managers
• Establishing and maintaining health and safety communication structures
• Testing effectiveness of site emergency response plans
• Continuous monitoring of all safety related documents, reports and issues to keep them updated.

Experience and Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or relevant field with additional professional qualifications in Health, Safety, or Environmental field of study, Fire and Safety Management Systems.
• Professional certifications in GHSE, HSE LEVEL 3, MISPON, MNISCN, MASSP, MOSHA, ISO, MIOSH is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3-4 years cognate experience in Health, safety, and Environment and Fire Services.
• Working knowledge in Health, Safety and Environment Management Systems, Environmental Discharges, Incident Command System, and HSE Auditing Techniques.

Skills:

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Have a keen eye for detail to identify hazards, along with analytical skills to assess risks and recommend preventive measures.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Ability to work under pressure.