Safety Officer at White Soul Investment Limited

White Soul Investment Limited, a subsidiary of White Soul Group, is a Leader in logistics and haulage industry in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safety Officer

Location: Calabar, Cross River
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• We want to engage the services of a Safety Officer for the facilitation of compliance with health and safety guidelines and providing advice on measures to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations.

Key Functions of the Role

• Monitor and ensure compliance to all safety policies
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g., not using protective equipment)
• Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management
• Carrying out regular site inspections to check that policies and procedures are being properly implemented
• Assist in carrying in-house training about health and safety issues and risks
• Keep records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements
• Record incidents and accidents and produce statistics for managers
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Educational Requirements

• B.Sc / BA in Safety Management or relevant field is preferred
• Certificate in health and safety.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working as a Health and Safety officer
• Experience in the transport/logistics industry is a must

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as safety officer and working with drivers
• In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g., OSHA/EPA) and procedures
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
• Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
• Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Diligent with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics
• Must be willing to relocate
• Must be agile.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2021.