Senior Specialist- Health Safety transportation industry exp prefered

Responsibilities:

1. Develops and submits for approval plans, policies, and action strategies for the implementation of risk management programs to ensure attainment of organizational goals and objectives and adherence to the intent of the Risk Management program.
2. Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of those programs throughout the agency with department heads and assigned department staff.
3. Review all risk assessments and recommend how risks could be reduced by outlining safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards.
4. Conduct audits of work sites to assure that the agency is in compliance with a variety of national safety codes, regulations, and laws; prescribes improvements and notifies the applicable department head regarding corrective actions as required and keeps records of audit findings.
5. Monitor that the department maintains records of incidents and accidents, analyze accident data, and recommend proactive solutions to reduce the frequency and severity of accidents.
6. Educate and inform staff and managers on identified hazards and provide professional advice on health and safety issues and risk control measures; liaise with the client's Legal Affairs Department to obtain any changes or proposed changes to the UAE occupational health and safety legislation codes or technical guidelines impacting the organization from the health and safety aspects to ensure compliance with mandatory regulations.
7. Plan practical and effective methods, both preventative and remedial, of promoting health and safety and safe working practices; advise on changes to working practices that are safe and comply with changed or new legislation.
8. Develop and coordinate the implementation of agency-specific office depot bus stations emergency procedures and coordinate the efforts of emergency teams, ensuring continuous effectiveness by providing health and safety support to emergency management team members on applicable scenarios.
9. Coordinate the implementation of Crisis Management Procedures integrating the client Crisis Management System with the agency Crisis Management Team.
10. Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g., fire regulations, hazardous substances, safeguarding machinery, and occupational diseases.