Applications are invited for the position of Safety Assistant.
This position is within the Safety Department and reports to the Safety Specialist.
The job holder is responsible to continuously monitor and evaluate Health and Safety operational activities and practices in order to minimize accidental losses due to hazardous conditions, under the direction of the Safety Specialist.
Key Accountabilities
- Conduct random inspections in order to identify hazards and risks at all company premises and operational activities.
- Work in conjunction with the Safety Specialist to advice the department about the hazards identified and devising proper control measures in order to prevent the accidents.
- Assist the Line Managers with incident reporting and accident investigation.
- Conduct follow up inspections to ensure that recommended measures are implemented.
- Monitor the work environment by measuring conditions such as lighting, noise, ventilation etc. that may adversely affect the health and safety of staff.
- Check all portable electrical equipment and take necessary action. Regularly monitor the condition of fire emergency equipment and advise the Safety Specialist accordingly.
- Conduct inspection of all emergency and exit lights and take necessary action.
- Provide safety induction to the new contractors.
- Inspects first aid box to ensure that all the necessary first aid medical items are available.
- Preparing daily shift report with details of any safety issues and reporting it to Safety Specialist for their advice on preventive measures to be taken.
- Assist in conducting periodic fire evacuation drills and ensure adequate fire emergency and first aid personnel are identified, properly trained, and readily available for responding to emergency situations.
- Update safety notice boards on a regular basis.
- Conduct the inspection of safety posters to ensure that they are in good state and legible.
- Regularly advise the Safety Specialist of the status of health and safety at all EKFC facilities and operations and the requirements necessary to prevent losses.
- Responsible for implementing safe working practices and procedures in accordance with EKFC policies.
Requirements and Competencies
Qualifications:
- Higher Secondary School or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of EKFC Safety Management System
- Proficient in Microsoft Office packages
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to carry out assigned tasks and projects to completion with minimal supervision
- The ability to work under pressure to meet targets and achieve results
- Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to multi – task
Competencies
- Delivers effective, well-structured written / spoken communication, with impact and energy.
- High level of commitment to continuous improvement and adaptability to change.
- Supports creativity and innovation by showing commitment to agreed initiatives.
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