Safety Officer at Dangote Group

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safety Officer

Location: Obajana, Kogi

Job Summary

• The job holder ensures compliance with occupational health and safety guidelines, advises on safety topics, conducts risk assessments, and enforces preventative measures to create a safe workplace.

Key Duties and 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 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
Education and Work Experience:

• BSc / BA in Safety Management, Engineering or relevant field is preferred
• Certificate in occupational health and safety
• 3 – 5 years of cognate work experience as a safety officer
• 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

Skills and Behavior:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Diligent with great attention to details
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics
• Interpersonal skills
• Stress management skills
• Swift decision-making ability.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.