Safety Officer - Durban Verfied

Salary Negotiable Durban, Kwazulu-Natal Durban, Kwazulu-Natal more than 14 days ago 05-07-2017 3:12:29 PM
30-08-2017 3:12:29 PM
A reputable company is urgently seeking a safety officer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Conducting safety inspections on site and report deviations to management
• Compiling site safety files for the client and ensure all legislative documentation is communicated to employees on an on-going basis.
• Identify and evaluating the risks to which employees may be exposed to, evaluate and analyse the risks identified and ensure that these risk assessments are then communicated to the work force.
• Responsible to prepare the site/ office emergency evacuation plan and perform a high level of first aid treatment and evaluate injured persons if it is needed to send them for medical treatment at a hospital or clinic. Further to this the employer’s report of an accident must be completed and must accompany the injured employee to hospital.
• Compile monthly man hour and injury reports which are sent to management
• Be competent to inspect the following high risk activities: Excavations, Scaffold, Formwork and Support work, All lifting machinery and lifting tackle, Portable electrical tools and immediately bring to management’s attention any serious deviations that may have being noted.
• Chair monthly safety meetings with safety reps and contractors and prepare minutes of meetings.
• Conduct regular fire prevention and construction facilities inspections with findings documented and reported to management.
• Ensure all safety signs and notices are prominently displayed on site.
• Maintain good housekeeping principles
• Ensure that all teams conduct a toolbox talk.
• Ensure that any person who is suspected to be under the influence of intoxicating substances is tested and the appropriate disciplinary action is taken against that employee if necessary.

Requirements
Relevant qualification in safety management
Drivers licence
Available immediately
willing to relocate/travel

Recruiter: KSP Group