Safety Officer at Focal Points Ventures

Focal Points Projects Limited, a Construction and Project company, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safety Officer

Location: Kosefe, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

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 OHStraining of employees and executives
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issuesor 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 andhandle worker’s compensation claims
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.

Requirements

• B.Sc / BA in Safety Management, Engineering or relevant field is preferred
• Certificate in occupational health and safety.
• Proven experience assafety 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
• 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
27th May, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.