Safety Officer

QHSE Dubai, UAE Freelancer
Kindly send all applications to [email protected] with the
subject title "Safety Officer - UAE_UQHS0001"
Position Description
Job Title: Safety Officer
Reporting Into: QHSE Manager
Direct Reports: N/A
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Objective:
The safety officer plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being
of workers, visitors, and the general public at the work site. Their primary
responsibility is to implement safety protocols and regulations to minimize
accidents/injuries and mitigate potential risks by ensuring these protocols
are effectively enforced.
Key Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the Safety of self and others present at the work site/s.
* Ensure that work sites/staff camps/facility/operations are always in compliance with EHS requirements.
* Responsible for the inspection of all workplaces, the promotion of safe working conduct and hazard identification techniques with proper channels of communication of corrective measures to employees and management - to include preparation of comprehensive safety reports with regular reporting of findings to the QHSE manager and management.
* Issuance of Hot/Cold Work permits for all non-routine works.
* Preparing daily reports on on-site safety and discussing the findings with the site manager to close and track the progress continuously.
* Maintaining "Eyewash/Safety Shower (if required)", first aid facilities, and personal protective equipment based on demand by the nature of the work/Material Safety Data Sheets.
* Investigating all types of accidents & Reporting as well as accident prevention and maintaining accident records
* Conduct toolbox talks & develop and deliver safety training to workers and ensuring that they are issued with adequate instructions and creating awareness of safe work practices among them.
* Carrying out Job Safety Analysis to determine "Hazards of the operations/activity" and facilitating suitable solutions.
* Maintain a record for "all chemicals/dangerous goods" used/stored at the premises, their Material Safety Data Sheets and advice management/staff on safe handling/transport & storage practices. (Also Refer to Code of Practice for Management of Dangerous Goods")
* Liaise with members of authorities on a regular basis to ensure that all Local/State/Federal Health & Safety Requirements are met.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Personal
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude to promote Safety Culture in the work environment.
Technical
* Preferred ISO ‎9001,140001, ‎45001, OR any relevant auditor certification.
Education and Experience:
* Minimum NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (IGC) NEBOSH or equivalent Level ‎3 Certification
* Degree or Diploma in Engineering, science, or Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent from a recognized University (advantageous)