Health & Safety Auditor at Verde Environmental Nigeria Limited

Responsibilities

• Your health inspection work activities may vary depending on the geographical location and specialism but generally you'll need to:
• visit commercial and residential premises to inspect buildings, processes and procedures and ensure good health and safety practice
• carry out examinations of building environments and structures and take photographs and samples where necessary
• ensure workers are provided with suitable protective equipment, such as eye goggles, ear protectors, gloves and other clothing
• write reports on results of inspections and investigations and complete detailed paperwork
• determine when action, i.e. notices or prosecution, may be necessary and gather and present the appropriate evidence
• develop health and safety working programmes and strategies
• develop methods to predict possible hazards drawn from experience, historical data and other appropriate information sources
• provide training and educational support to employers and new or trainee employees.
• stay informed about developments within construction settings

Skills

You'll need to have:

• the ability to acquire an understanding of legal matters and to apply industry legislation and standards
• an understanding of construction and building design
• practical ability to use instruments of measurement
• willingness to stay up to date with new developments, as change is constant in this profession
• persuasion and negotiation skills
• problem-solving skills
• written communication skills
• the ability to use discretion and tact
• confidence and resilience
• good general health - you may be required to pass a medical examination
• a good level of physical fitness and agility as climbing heights and negotiating uneven surfaces and obstacles may be necessary on occasion
• a full driving licence - is essential as the role involves frequent travel to different locations