A safety manager will be responsible for overseeing and enforcing all safety measures in diverse work environments. The jobholder must have a detailed knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) guidelines and the ability to detect and eradicate any health and safety hazards accordingly.
A safety manager inspects work areas, equipment and employee work habits to ensure that everything is in compliance with OSHA rules and environmental safety guidelines, and makes changes to improve the safety of the various workplaces.
Responsibilities
Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health ACT (OSHA)
Advise clients on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions.
Plans and implements training for employees in work site safety practices. Maintains safety files and records
Performs safety surveys, inspections and audits, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
Conducts post accident investigation and prepares report identifying possible accident causes and hazards for use by company personnel and senior management.
Assists clients in the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs.
Designs and implements safety programs for designated client or workspace
Recommends ways to improve health and safety in the workplace.
Responds to on-site emergencies and accidents
Develops and implements a Workplace Safety Toolkit
Job Attributes and Requisite Skills
Excellent written and oral skill
Excellent analytical, problem solving and report writing skills
Crisis management skills
Good interpersonal skills
High attention to details
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work under less supervision
Detailed knowledge of OSHA and Clients safety guidelines.
Exhibit ability to think practically and creatively to implement the best safety practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in any Safety and Health Management related field is required.
Masters degree desirable
Certificate in Safety Management (CSM) is required.
Coursework and training in occupational safety requirements and OSHA guidelines is required.
Minimum 3 years of work experience in the design and implementation of a workplace health and safety programs
