Safety Officer at Nicole Sinclair Consulting

Nicole Sinclair is a dynamic Human Resources Consulting firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. Our expertise lies in superior talent attraction services while we partner with our esteemed clients in providing training solutions to develop these talents. Our services are provided for both the local and international markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safety Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for a responsible Safety Officer to facilitate compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of OHS policies and programs
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery, etc.)
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
• Review existing policies and measures and update them according to legislation
• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives
• 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

Requirements

• BSc / BA in Safety Management, Engineering or a relevant field is preferred
• Certificate in occupational health and safety.
• Proven experience as a safety officer
• In-depth knowledge of legislation 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.

Application Closing Date
17th December, 2022