Safety Officer

Work Description:

• Monitor daily site activities to ensure compliance with the approved Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) management system.
• Conduct routine site inspections and identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions ensuring that corrective actions are implemented promptly.
• Ensure all personnel comply with project safety rules procedures and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct safety inductions toolbox talks and awareness training for employees subcontractors and visitors.
• Review and monitor risk assessments (RA) method statements (MS) and permit-to-work (PTW) systems before work commences.
• Inspect scaffolding excavations lifting operations work at height confined spaces electrical installations and other high-risk activities.
• Monitor lifting operations to ensure compliance with approved lifting plans and statutory safety requirements.
• Investigate accidents incidents near misses and unsafe occurrences and prepare detailed investigation reports with recommendations.
• Maintain HSE records including inspection reports incident reports training records and safety statistics.
• Ensure fire prevention measures emergency equipment first aid facilities and emergency response procedures are maintained and readily available.
• Coordinate with site engineers supervisors subcontractors and the client to promote a safe working environment.
• Verify that safety signage barricades warning notices and access controls are properly installed and maintained.
• Monitor environmental compliance including waste management dust control noise control and housekeeping.
• Conduct regular safety audits and follow up on the closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Report safety performance observations and key HSE indicators to the HSE Manager or Project Manager.
• Ensure compliance with local authority regulations project specifications and applicable occupational health and safety standards.