Safety Officer

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Job Description

Health & Safety Compliance

• Monitor daily operations and ensure adherence to HSE policies and legal requirements (Dubai Municipality, MoHRE, Civil Defense, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with UAE Fire and Life Safety Code and labor law regulations
  
  

Risk Management

• Identify potential hazards in printing areas (e.g., exposure to inks, solvents, cutting machinery, noise, heat)
• Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures
  
  

Inspections & Audits

• Perform regular site inspections, fire safety checks, and machinery safety assessments
• Assist in internal and external audits (ISO 45001, Dubai Municipality, etc.)
  
  

Incident Management

• Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents; prepare reports and recommend corrective actions
• Maintain documentation of incidents and follow-up on corrective actions
  
  

Training & Awareness

• Conduct safety inductions and toolbox talks for new and existing staff
• Train staff in use of PPE, safe machine operation, chemical handling, and emergency response
  
  

Emergency Preparedness

• Maintain and test fire alarm systems, extinguishers, evacuation plans, and first aid kits
• Lead fire drills and emergency evacuation exercises
  
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain HSE records: incident reports, inspection logs, MSDS, risk assessments, training records
• Submit weekly and monthly safety reports to management
  
  

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
• NEBOSH IGC (International General Certificate) or equivalent mandatory
• Minimum 3 years’ HSE experience in a manufacturing/printing/publishing environment
• Familiarity with hazardous materials (solvents, inks, flammable storage)
• Knowledge of UAE labor law and local HSE regulations
• Strong communication and reporting skills in English (Arabic is a plus)
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  
  

Preferred Attributes

• Proactive and detail-oriented
• Able to influence others and enforce safety practices
• Good leadership during emergency situations
• Team player and safety champion
  
  

About Us

One of the largest business conglomerates in the UAE, the Galadari Brothers Group is driven by ambition, values and boundless experience, engaging in new ventures and maintaining its position as a significant business market player that channels over 40 world-renowned brands and over 5,500 employees from 30 different nationalities. For more than 50 years, Galadari Brothers Group has been leading business sectors such as Heavy Equipment, Automobiles, Food & Beverages, Media, Industrial Construction, Real Estate and Hospitality & Travel.

About The Team

Galadari Printing and Publishing Co. L.L.C is the publishing house of one of the leading English Dailies in the UAE. Khaleej Times is the first English newspaper to be launched in the UAE in 1978.

The broadsheet comprises of the general news section, the business pages and a lively sports section. Khaleej Times is the highest circulated of the English language newspapers throughout the Gulf. It reaches out to all parts of the UAE. Additionally, it covers Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia through a dedicated distribution network.

Job Info

• Job Identification REQ_Y25_MED_GPP_3326
• Posting Date 08/11/2025, 01:33 PM
• Apply Before 09/30/2025, 01:33 PM
• Job Schedule 6
• Locations United Arab Emirates
• Division Media Division
• Function Production
• Employee Category Permanent Full Time

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