04.06.2024
Project Safety Officer (3-6 month contract)
Isilumko Staffing (JHB)
South Africa, Johannesburg
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Key Performance Areas: Supervise, advise, and instruct on various safety, health, risk&environmental-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery, spillages, health, security compliance, etc.). Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments and enforce preventative measures. Conduct emergency response drills. Review existing safety policies and measures and update in accordance with Company guidelines and legal requirements. Inspect the site, identify high-risk areas, and determine existing and potential safety hazards. Identify and record damaged or broken equipment, slip-and-fall hazards, and other potential hazards during inspections. Observe employees and contractors to ensure they are wearing required personal protective equipment and adhering to Company SAFETY Policies. Lead monthly SAFETY Meetings and ensure Safety Books and Records are signed off. Assist contractors to adhere to SAFETY Compliance rules. Oversee the safe installation, maintenance, and disposal of hazardous substances. Communicate and promote safe working and operating practices among employees. Conduct job hazard analyses and make recommendations to address shortfalls and correct them. Assist supervisors in issuing Permits to Work and Hot Work Permits and ensuring completion. Conduct awareness training for staff on Occupational Health and SAFETY duties and the requirements of the OSH Act (1993) and NEMA regulations. Stop any unsafe act or process immediately for contractors and employees. Record and investigate all incidents and near misses to determine root causes. Discuss at Monthly SAFETY Meetings and create and close out action plans. Attend daily workshop meetings and provide feedback on SAFETY issues. Conduct Toolbox talks for all departments, where applicable. Identify all SAFETY-related training needs for staff. Conduct Awareness Training on topics like "Lock Out Tag Out", Chemical Handling, Knife Safety, Forklift Safety, and Working at Heights. Conduct periodic fire extinguisher Safety and first aid box compliance checks and ensure compliance in all areas. Audit Key Elements of Safety performance, create action plans, implement, and maintain them. Conduct BOS awareness training and coach where applicable. Coach managers and supervisors on the Spotlight app. Ensure Contractor compliance on the site, SAFETY Induction, 3-strike policy rule, SAFETY Safety file compliance, PTW, Fall protection, HCS, LOTO, Forklift Safety, Incident Investigation, and correct PPE. Investigate all incidents, RCA, with the different departments, report to DOL within 7 days, where applicable. Responsible for overseeing and assisting with safety and environmental compliance in all areas of the factory, including fryer safety. Report and Log SAFETY incidents on the Global system and ensure they are investigated until completion. Investigate and submit recordable injuries to Compensation commissioner on a weekly basis and ensure all documentation is included and signed off. Follow up on these incidents and report back to departments, where applicable. Requirements: Must be able to work without close supervision. Must show the ability to persevere and remain motivated. Must be able to contribute to the successful operation of the supervisory team. Computer literate. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to work overtime when applicable. Certificates and Qualification requirements: SAMTRAC or equivalent. Incident investigation. Risk Assessments. Permit to Work. Fall Protection Plan. OHSAct. COIDA. Construction Regulations. Supervisory course. National Diploma Safety Management, Nebosh or equivalent. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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