Job Details
A Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines- Nursing, Occupational Safety and Health, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Biochemistry, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Production Technology or equivalent and relevant qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; and
Been registered by the relevant professional body (where applicable).
Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities shall include;
compiling information on safety and health hazards;
maintaining statistics on accidents, dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases;
processing applications for registration of work places and employers under Occupational Safety and Health Act and Work Injury Benefits Act respectively;
processing work injury benefits claims;
preparing workers for medical examination;
documenting the presence and use of first aid services and occupational health in the work place;
carrying out counseling services on basic occupational health issues; and
training on occupational safety and
monitoring, evaluating and controlling of environmental hazards in the workplaces;
monitoring, evaluating and controlling of environmental hazards in the workplaces;
carrying out inspections on Industrial Plants, Machinery, Electrical Installations, building construction and works on construction; and
recommending approval of architectural plans for new, extensions or modifications of workplaces covered by Occupational Safety and Health Act;
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