Friday, December 9, 2016

Health & Safety Officer at Millard Fuller Foundation

Millard Fuller Foundation – A housing organisation with international affiliation, based in Masaka (near Abuja), is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health & Safety Officer


Description


  • We are looking for a responsible Safety Officer to facilitate compliance with occupational health and safety (OSH) guidelines.

  • You will provide advice on measures to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations on all our construction sites and throughout the office environment. You will also be on a constant lookout for violations.

  • The ideal candidate will be a responsible individual who swears by OSH regulations. Your work will be largely focused on prevention so you need to be conscientious and far-sighted. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented and ready to act in emergencies.

  • The goal is to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.

Responsibilities


  • Support the development of OHS policies and programs

  • Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)

  • Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures

  • Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation

  • Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives

  • Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)

  • Oversee construction sites, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.

  • Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy

  • Record and investigate incidents to determine causes

  • Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management

Requirements


  • Proven experience as safety officer

  • In depth knowledge of local & international legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA/FEPA) and procedures

  • Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices

  • Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety

  • Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics

  • Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus

  • Outstanding organizational skills

  • Diligent with great attention to detail

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics

  • BSc/BA in safety management, engineering or relevant field is preferred

  • Certificate in occupational health and safety

Location: Abuja


Closing Date
Friday, 23rd December, 2016.


How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s and cover letters to: mffhousing@gmail.com use the Job title as the subject of your email.


Note


  • Kindly state your current salary.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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