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Health and Safety Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Company Ghana HR Solu...
Industry Mining
Category Operations
Location Tarkwa
Job Status Full-time
Salary Not Specified
Education Bachelor̵...
Experience 5 years
Job Expires Apr 25, 2018
Contact Dorothy
 

Job Description

Our client, An International drilling company is currently looking to recruit a highly efficient Health & Safety Manager to support their operations in Ghana.

Role Profile

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring everyone in the company complies with health and safety laws and establish policies that will create and maintain a safe workplace

Roles and Responsibilities

Ensure compliance of the Company’s H&S, making sure staff are aware of the importance and follow safety protocol.

  • Advise staff on all aspects of Health & Safety.
  • Implement practical and effective methods, both preventative and remedial, of promoting health and safety and safe working practices in the workplace.
  • Conduct/organize relevant health and safety training for staff as required, including first aid and fire safety.
  • Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety
  • Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.
  • Conduct all risk assessments as required by legislation and are reviewed at relevant intervals and to maintain records of the same.
  • Conduct & carryout internal and compliance audits of company’s sites; report on findings and manage issue log through to completion.
  • Carry out all risk assessments and special assessments for each company’s site as required by business, including display screen equipment, manual handling, lone working, fork lift loading, pregnant workers, young workers etc.
  • Co-ordinate and manage first aid and fire safety representatives for all company sites.
  • To carry out investigations into all accidents and near-miss incidents, record the findings on the relevant forms and handle worker’s compensation claims
  • Conduct health and safety inspections and prepare reports and documents as required.
  • To identify areas where training/certification is required to meet the standards imposed by legislation, approved Codes of Practice, or H.S.E. guidance.
  • Keep up to date with changes in current legislation and implement such changes where relevant.
  • Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines
  • Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
  • Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
  • Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics
  • Any other ad hoc health and safety duties as required

Required Skills or Experience

  • Degree in Health & Safety or similar discipline.

Experience

  • Minimum five years experience in a similar role.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a health & safety manager
  • Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines
  • Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies
  • Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
  • Excellent organizational and motivational skills
  • Assertive with excellent communication skills.
  • Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
  • An analytical mind with problem-solving skills
  • Well organized.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Proficient in MS Office suite
  • Understand the application of the Health and Safety at work and other legislation relevant to the Company’s business.
  • Strong organizational or administrative skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and procedures.

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