Safety Officer

Responsibility:

Creating, enacting, and updating job safety programmes for employees that encompass government health and safety regulations as well as company standards for safety in the workplace.

Safety Officer Job Duties:

• Auditing production, keeping on the lookout for any unsafe behavior or breaks in regulations
• Assessing risk and possible safety hazards of all aspects of operations
• Creating analytical reports of safety data
• Inspecting production equipment and processes to make sure they are safe
• Ordering repairs for unsafe and/or damaged equipment
• Focusing on prevention by keeping up with equipment maintenance and employee training
• Presenting safety principles to staff in meetings or lecture-type training sessions
• Participating in continuing education to update knowledge of health and safety protocols and techniques
• Determining whether the finished product is safe for customers
• Creating safety plans that include suggested improvements to existing infrastructure and business processes
• Sharing information, suggestions, and observations with project leadership to create consistency in safety standards throughout the production team and the entire company
• Meeting company health and safety goals
• Investigating causes of accidents and other unsafe conditions on the job site
• Liaising with law enforcement and other investigators who are present at the time of a serious accident
• Finding the best way to prevent future accidents
• Reviewing and reporting on the staff's compliance with health and safety rules and recommending commendations or dismissal based on performance

Skills

• Minimum Diploma in environmental health and safety, or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in safety management in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of safety management systems and best practices
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of accountability and responsibility
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Arabic and or English language skills
• Safety related certifications
• Valid and transferrable iqama