Health & Safety Specialist

Job Title: Safety Specialist

Job Purpose: The Safety Specialist is responsible

for ensuring workplace safety by monitoring compliance with safety regulations,

conducting risk assessments, and providing training. This role plays a crucial

part in preventing workplace accidents, reducing costs, and maintaining legal

and regulatory compliance.

Reports to: QA Manager      

• Reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.      
• Compliance with safety regulations and procedures.   
• Increased safety awareness and adherence among employees.

Key Challenges:  

• Ensuring consistent adherence to safety procedures.   
• Promoting a strong safety culture among employees and contractors.    
• Managing safety risks in industrial and high-risk environments.

Responsibilities:     

• Conduct workplace inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.       
• Investigate and document workplace accidents and incidents.     
• Perform risk assessments and recommend corrective actions.        
• Issue work permits and ensure contractor safety compliance.      
• Conduct safety training for new hires and existing employees.     
• Monitor and enforce compliance with company safety policies and procedures.     
• Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments.      
• Investigate and document any workplace incidents.      
• Monitor contractor safety compliance.

Key Requirements:   

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Agriculture, or a related field.    

Experience:

• 6months to 1 year of experience in a safety-related role.        

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of workplace safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.  
• Effective communication skills for training and awareness programs.