Safety Officer (Emirati National)

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Job Description

Our client, a large manufacturing company, is seeking a Safety Officer to be based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In this role, you need to make sure that the EHSMS procedures and government regulations are being implemented in the facility and to ensure that all employees are aware of the Safe work procedures and Environmental aspects and follow them adequately.

Other duties and responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:

1. Take part in workplace discussions on injury, health and welfare and damage control.
2. Assist in conducting incident investigations analysis.
3. Assist in the preparation of incident reports and summaries.
4. Report all near misses.
5. Give first aid to the injured employee and organize to send them to the hospital; monitor if any major issues arise and report to the Section Head for further actions.
6. Conduct daily safety walks and identify Safety and Environmental Hazards; highlight the issues and follow up on corrective actions.
7. Ensure safety signs are visible in correct areas throughout the company.
8. Assist in conducting any training by the Safety team.
9. Liaise with external vendors for regular maintenance of the firefighting/fire alarm systems and chemical wastewater clearance.
10. Liaise with external parties for pest control and other services.
11. Make the necessary work permits wherever needed.
12. Assist in the administering of safety programs.
13. Research and conduct regular toolbox talks.
14. Check and ensure that the first aid boxes are free from expired medicines and are refilled as and when required.
15. Check and maintain fire extinguishers and ensure all certifications are up-to-date.
16. Help organize fire drills and report the results.
17. Create and submit all relevant reports.
18. Perform other related duties as required by the line manager.