OHS Officer - CPT - Northern Suburbs at AFMS Group

Key Accountabilities/Principal Responsibilities

Communicate Health and Safety values

• Communicate and coordinate Health and Safety info to Senior Management
• Provide information reports to the Client and Senior Management
• Attend Client meetings and report
• Communicate OHSA values to contractors and staff to build a solid and effective team that establishes a culture of zero harm to people, and zero impact on the environment
• Ensure line Supervisors are familiar with their responsibilities as they relate to contractor safety
• Communicate safety strategy and supporting initiatives
• Participate in quarterly safety forums
• Period review of contractor performance and implement
• improvement plans where necessary

 Conduct Training and Awareness Programs

• Appoint health and safety representatives and establish health and safety committee
• Appoint First Aiders and Fire Marshalls for the project
• Ensure First Aiders and Fire Marshalls are trained and correctly deployed in the project
• Provide training needs analysis for personnel and ensure adequate training is provided
• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all OH&S legislation and any developments which affect the business
• Conduct OHS Inductions / Safety and Toolbox talks 

Conduct Risk Assessments and develop safe work procedures

• Ensure employees and contractors comply with health and safety legislation and that safety policies and practices are adopted and adhered to
• Conduct Emergency Evacuation drills twice a year.
• Establish customized risk assessments for the Functional Areas and align safe work procedures
• Complete OHSA monthly reports and Stats and submit to Divisional Manager and Senior OHS manager
• Monitor and review all site safety plans and implement corrective actions required
• Report all deviations, Risks and Incidents to the Divisional Manager and Senior OHS manager
• Ensure all new installations and maintenance comply with health and safety regulations and standards
• Ensure safety files for contractors compiled and updated
• Ensure that all documentation to be available for inspections by Client, Agent of the Client, Safety Inspector and Employee(s)
• Identify and develop mitigation plans for health and safety issues and risks

Conduct accident / incident reporting & investigation

• Ensure staff medicals on file
• Maintain records of inspection findings and produce reports with recommendations for improvements
• Manage and ensure the safe storage and / or disposal of hazardous materials and equipment 

Implement and maintain company Health and Safety policies and procedures in alignment with amendments to legislation, industry and company policy

• Safety Plan
• Company Policy

Administrative Requirements:

• Legal Appointments
• Establish the Health & Safety Committee
• Emergency Preparedness Programmes
• Evacuation Procedures
• OHS Monthly Report
• Risk Assessments
• Safe Work procedures
• Toolbox Talks / Safety Awareness training / OHS Induction
• Compliance Certificates
• Permits
• Contractor appointments
• Contractor Compliance and Safety
• Staff Medicals
• Letter of Good Standing with the Compensation for Injuries and Diseases Department
• Provision of Registers
• Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Construction Regulations
• Occupational Health & Safety File
• Covid-19 Statutory requirements 

It should be noted that, for operational reasons, it may be necessary to perform tasks other than those described herein from time to time Prescribed procedures may be amended by management as and when required

Qualification Requirements and work-related experience

• Grade 12
• Relevant OHS degree / diploma or NQF level 5 certification
• SAMTRAC or NEBOSH Certificate
• Risk Assessment Certificate
• Incident Investigation Certification
• Fall Protections Planner Certificate
• Min 3 years OHS working experience preferably in Facilities Management
• Construction sectors
• Previous OHS experience dealing with contractors