Site HSE Officer

Job Purpose:

Creating, enacting, and updating job safety programs for employees that encompasses government health and safety regulations as well as company standards for safety in the workplace. Ensures all site staff are following established policies and safety regulations to help create safer office & construction site. Conducting safety audits, site inspections and training employees on the importance of health and safety on the job.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation and government entities.
• Implement and maintain an appropriative OSHMS to ensure a high level of safety awareness and that safe system of work are being practice.
• Inspect premises to identify issues or non-conformity; on site and in factory; along with risk assessment.
• Manage oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
• Advice management on: Injury prevention method; Public safety; Legal requirements for safety; PPE requirements; Managing potential Hazards; Safe Working Method; Housekeeping issues; and First aid.
• Maintain documents, memos / circulars, all pertinent certificates of all employees and equipment/working structures, procedure documents/ project safety & environmental plan requirements.
• Coordinate with Dubai Civil Defense and Dubai municipality to review requirements / Drawings / any requirement needed for license renewals, releasing shipments.
• Conduct or direct required testing to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle workers compensation claims.
• Monitor the site activities and make sure that these are executed as per the HSE plan and procedures.
• Conduct site safety orientations and trainings as required.
• Carry out onsite safety audits and inspection periodically and produces inspection report to project engineer, operations manager and client consultant.
• Prepare daily health and safety reports.
• Organize and maintain necessary project safety documentation to eliminate work-related accidents and used it to evaluate and identify the cause of the accident.
• Standardize health and safety in order to maintain consistency.
• Evaluate and monitor health and safety hazards and develop strategies to control risks in workplace
• Ensure that HSE policies and procedures are being followed and implemented.
• Maintain company's interest and objectives when dealing with third parties.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Occupational Safety or related field
• Certificates such as NEBOSH, IOSH, knowledge in Scaffolding erection, dismantling and inspection, First Aid, Fire Warden, Environmental training, Ergonomics, Rescue Training.

Years of Experience:

At least 5 years experience in the construction field, preferably in the UAE and the Gulf region