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Health & Safety Officer Jobs in Fourways, Gauteng at Leroy Merlin
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Purpose of the role:
Establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.
Main responsibilities:
Develop and maintain a Health and Safety Policies and processes
Liaise with the Health professionals to ensure that employees in relevant roles are medically fit
Regularly review and update company health and safety risk assessments, safe operating procedures and safety statements
Complete safety induction training for all staff, sub-contractors and maintain documentary evidence
Investigate, record and report accidents and incidents timeously
Ensure corrective measures are implemented
Conduct quarterly Health and Safety drills to ensure knowledge stickiness
Ensure that accidents are recorded to the regulated bodies such as Department of labour and monitor the recording of operational accidents and incidents
Ensure that statutory training is conducted, employees are correctly certificated and oversee validity of the certification
Ensure that correct PPE is availed to staff at all times
Review sub-contractor’s safety statements and safety compliance
Attend regular health and safety meetings and ensure proper documentation of meetings
Submit monthly reports to Adeo structures
The successful candidate should have the following skills, experience and attributes:
A recognized, completed 3-year tertiary qualification in Health & Safety or any other related field.
A clear understanding and proven working knowledge of the Health & Safety function.
Solid Health & Safety experience in a fast-paced environment
Retail background will be advantageous.
SAMTRAC (Safety Management Training Certificate)
Diligent and great attention to detail
Strong time management
Ability to communicate at all levels
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work in an unstructured, ambiguous environment
Ability to anticipate and prevent accidents or incidents
Fully computer literate
Title: Health & Safety Officer
Company: Leroy Merlin
Location: Fourways, Gauteng
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