Occupation Health & Safety Officer

+ Job Descriptions: 

- The Safety Officer is responsible for monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations.
- Developing measures to assure personnel safety.
- Correct unsafe acts or conditions through the regular line of authority.
- May exercise emergency authority to prevent or stop unsafe acts when immediate action is required
- The Safety Officer maintains awareness of active and developing situations.
- Ensures there are safety messages in each Incident Action Plan.
- Participate in planning meetings to identify any health and safety concerns inherent in the operations ally work plan.
- Review the Incident Action Plan for Safety Implications.
- Investigate accidents that have occurred within incident areas.
- Ensure preparation and implementation of the Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP).
- Inspect the site to ensure it is a hazard-free environment.
- Conducts toolbox meetings.
- An HSE Officer Is part of the project safety council and leads all efforts to enhance safety.
- The safety officer reviews and approves all subcontractors safety plans.
- Verifies that injury logs and reports are completed and submitted to related government agencies.
- Verifies that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use.
- Promotes safe practices at the job site.
- Enforces safety guidelines.
- Trains and carries out drills and exercises on how to manage emergencies.
- Conducts investigations of all accidents and near misses.
- Reports to concerned authorities as requested or mandated by regulations.
- Conducts job hazard analysis.
- Establishes safety standards and policies as needed.
- Watches out for the safety of all workers and works to protect them from entering hazardous situations.
- Responds to employees' safety concerns,
- Coordinates registration and removal of f hazardous waste.
- Serves as the link between state and local agencies and contractors.
- Receives reports from and responds to orders issued by the Department of Labor.
- Arrange for OSHA-mandated testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants.
- 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.
- Carry out PTW Monitoring and review.

+ Job Requirements: 

- At least 3+ years recent and relevant experience in a similar role

- Qualified Safety Auditor from OHSA and Myanmar Government

- Provision of advice to managers/supervisors handling of H&S investigations

- Experience of formulating, implementing and revising H&S policies and procedures

- Confidential in all matters

- Professional approach, coupled with strong interpersonal skills

- Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills

- Strong IT skills

- Ability to work on own initiative

- Ability to work in, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment

- Ability to work co-operatively with others to complete tasks and implement process improvements.