health and safety officer Verified

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assign projects to subordinates and staff related to work safety, environmental safety and accident prevention.
• Investigate outbreaks of diseases and food poisoning
• Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
• Conduct surveys and monitoring programs of the natural environment
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Inspect spills of hazardous chemicals or products
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• Initiate enforcement procedures to fine or close an establishment
• Manage training and development strategies
• Oversee the analysis of employee data and information
• Oversee development of communication strategies
• Develop and implement health and safety plans
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Advise senior management
• Respond to employee questions and complaints
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Large workload
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accountability