Health & Safety Officer

Overview

Key Dimensions And Related Job Results

• Ensures the company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety including food safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting.
• To ensure HS & food safety audits are functioning as established.
• To ensure a safe workplace environment for all employees, visitors, contractors at site.
• Implement the developed health & safety policies, systems of work, procedures, audits and checks. Support the development of new policies and programs
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)
• Conducts health and safety trainings for all employees.
• Conducts Health & safety Culture sessions for corporate office employees.
• Ensure full and accurate health and safety and training records are maintained.
• Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations and enforce preventative measures
• Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.
• Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, risk assessments and working procedures are managed and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
• Implement the graded H & S audits using graded checklist for the organization. Prepare monthly summary summarizing the audit scores.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
• To ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
• Manage and devise the agenda for & distribute minutes for the Health & Safety Committee meetings. Ensure that all agreed action points are completed within deadlines.
• Schedule audits, inspections for the organization and submit for endorsement from HOD.
• Provide regular reports to the HOD on relevant HS and food safety including food safety activities.
• Co-ordinates with all retail stores, production facilities & logistics related to H & S and Food Safety
• Ensures established HACCP systems are adequately complying in Retail and Supply Chain.
• Any other reasonable duties which may be required to support QHSE from time to time.
• Manages own reporting employees effectively. Mentors and motivate them adequately.

Ims Responsibilities

• Advise, provide consultancy and guidance to the organisation for IMS implementation and certification
• The role of QHSE is to ensure that:
• a) IMS is established, implemented and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the standards.
• b) IMS processes are delivering their intended outputs.
• c) Promotion of customer focus throughout the company.
• d) Integrity of the IMS is maintained when changes to the IMS are planned and implemented.
• Report on the performance of the IMS for review and as a basis for continual improvement.
• Perform the role of Project Team which has the authority to ensure access rights in the IMS, for individuals, are in-line with their levels of authority and responsibility in the organisation.
• Monitor, communicate and incorporate changes in the legal and other requirements in the IMS.
• Communicate amendments to the IMS.
• Advise and provide guidance to ensure compliance to the IMS is maintained.
• Provide guidance in developing action plans and conducting management system reviews
• Ensure that audits and inspections are conducted in accordance with the schedule
• Provide and arrange for ongoing training and coaching to personnel with respect to IMS matters
• Coordinate and conduct IMS meetings including the Management Review
• Publish and control all IMS documents
• Actively promotes and participates in IMS initiatives
• Coordinate and administer arrangements with the certification agency
• To enhance IMS awareness among stakeholders for strengthening QHSE culture in the organisation.

Safety And Environment Responsibility

• **Safety** **Responsibilities****:**
• Taking reasonable care of own safety, the safety of coworkers, customers, vendors and visitors.
• Learning to work safely and adhering in all circumstances to company safety rules and requirements.
• Wearing all required personal protective equipment.
• Reporting all accidents, injuries, illnesses, any near misses, unsafe actions and conditions which causes or may cause an injury or damage to supervisor immediately.
• Avoiding acts or omissions which may cause unsafe situations.
• Attending training and awareness sessions provided by the company to carry out tasks competently and safely.
• Contributing to promote safety culture in the workplace.
• Being an advocate for health and safety by aligning new hires and vendors on safe work practices and lead by example.
• **a)** **Environment Responsibilities:**
• Engage in environmentally conscious practices such as waste segregation, energy & water conservation, while collaborating on initiatives that advance our sustainability goals.
• Participate in training or workshops on sustainability practices and stay informed about environmental issues.
• Report any practices, environmental hazards or violations within the organization that may adversely affect the environment.
• Support and promote a culture of sustainability by educating new hires, subcontractors and visitors on the company’s environment policy and lead by example.

Qualification And Education And Training

• Masters in Food Science / Masters in related food science / Masters in Engineering
• Bachelors in food science / Masters in related food science / Bachelor’s in engineering
• NEBOSH IGC
• Certifications of ISO 45001 and ISO14001 Management systems
• Advanced Food Hygiene (Level 4 Award in Food Safety) - Desired
• HACCP in Practice (Level 3 Award in Food Safety) - Must
• Internal Auditor

Knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Good knowledge of departmental health & safety system policies & procedures
• Good Team Managerial skills
• Good academics background from graduation & post-graduation
• Good knowledge of national, international Health & safety / food safety / quality regulations.
• Good analytical skills
• Excellent Team player
• Good computer knowledge including MS Office
• Valid UAE Driving license

Employment Status