Job Description
Health & Safety Manager
The Health & Safety Manager will be in charge of the hotel’s health and safety-based operations & supervise the hotel healthcare facility’s day-to-day activities by handling medical and administrative tasks. In addition to providing primary health services to colleagues and guests, he/she will provide strategic day-to-day leadership ensuring implementation of HACCP and General Food Safety Standards, departmental programs, policies and processes, and be the champion of Accor’s AllSafe program.
What’s in it for you:
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
Learning programs through our Academies
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
What you will be doing:
Provide primary health services to colleagues and guests as required
Enrol colleagues in medical health plans as required and administers eligibility periods and notifications for enrollments
Conduct monthly audits of enrolments, waivers, and terminations to ensure invoice accuracy
Process claim forms for reimbursement of medical services for colleagues
Ensure the Hotel clinic is in proper working order and fully stocked with appropriate supplies and medications
Liaise with clinics, physicians and hospitals to obtain updated medical information for colleagues
Coordinate pre-employment checks, routine medical examinations for colleagues and Food Handlers checks as per government and county regulations
Ensure that all First Aid boxes in the Hotel are adequately stocked as per OSHA regulations
Ensure all confidential colleague medical records are current and entered into the system
Track colleagues who are on sick leave and ensure that the appropriate payroll information is entered and advises leaders on colleague’s return to work status
Inspect the Colleague Dining Room and Kitchen regularly to ensure that chefs comply with health and safety regulations
Inspect the locker rooms and all colleague areas to ensure they are clean and safe for all colleagues
Work with Security Department and the L&D Manager to provide First Aid Training to Hotel colleagues as needed
Is an active member/presides over Health & Safety Committee, identifies and implements new initiatives, ensures compliance with the Fairmont The Norfolk Health & Safety Audit
Administer work-related injury claims with respect to administering and tracking claims, providing return-to-work opportunities for colleagues with work-related injuries and implementing strategies for reducing work-related incidents/accidents
Uphold the highest standard of internal and external guest services at all times
Health & Safety:
Provide leadership in the development and implementation of Occupational Health & Safety strategies and plan to collaborate with Executive, Leadership and Colleague teams and committees to determine priorities
Member of the hotel crisis team, with particular emphasis on any occupational incidents
Oversee the functioning of the hotels’ Joint Health & Safety Committees in accordance with legislation and ensures the creation of processes to improve and prevent incidences.
Provide guidance and is responsible for overall wellness programs for Colleagues including AllSafe, Occupational Health, Safety (including hygiene training), Ergonomics/Rehabilitation and Disability Management.
Experience with respirators and mask fit testing
Conduct:
Hotel Air Quality Testing
Noise Surveillance and Hearing Conservation Program
Manage the WHMIS(Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) programs and training
Reinforce cleaning programs with the operational team in both heart-of-house and front-of-house areas including frequent disinfection of high-touch areas
Ensure frequent and effective communication with all relevant health and safety stakeholders
Work closely with Hotel senior leadership to disseminate communication collateral, and stay up to day on changes to legislation to adapt procedures swiftly and accurately
Complete random testing/audits of hotel/guest room amenities ie tables, glassware, bathrooms, etc. to ensure they are properly cleaned and sanitized
Ensure protocols are in place and followed regarding reporting of WSIB claims and manage Work Accommodation and Return-to-Work processes as well as Disability Management and Absence Management program.
Manage Ergonomics/Rehabilitation Program which includes components such as physical demands analysis, functional capability and restriction assessments, job matching, job coaching, workstation assessments, new equipment and new building assessments.
Develop and sustain musculoskeletal programs to address musculoskeletal injuries. Leads/participates in developing and implementing policies, programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
Build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. WSIB, Ministry of Labour, Unions, JHSCs, leadership team, etc.) Participates in activities/ working groups with other organizations and with the community.
Qualifications
Your experience and skills include:
Previous experience is an asset
Bachelors Degree in Nursing & Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Hygiene are an asset
Valid Kenyan nursing license
Managing Occupational Health and Safety Management experience within a unionized environment preferably in hospitality.
Proven knowledge of county regulations for Health Services and Occupational Health & Safety (OSHA and WIBA)
Demonstrated ability to foster a supportive, respectful and inclusive work environment
Strong and effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Fluent English is required.
High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Ability to work in high-pressure situations
Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications required
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