Job description
The Occupational Health and Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing health and safety programs to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. The role ensures compliance with relevant regulations, promotes a strong safety culture, and works closely with all departments to identify risks and implement preventive measures across production, assembly, and support areas.
Requirements
- Develop and enforce workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and standards.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits across all production and office areas.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses; lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with local and international OHS laws and regulations.
- Organize safety training, drills, and awareness programs for all staff.
- Maintain records and reports related to incidents, inspections, and training.
- Oversee emergency preparedness, first aid, PPE usage, and hazardous materials handling.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies, external auditors, and insurance representatives as needed.
- Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Proven experience in occupational health and safety management, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- Strong knowledge of local labor laws, OHS regulations, and risk management practices.
- Ability to conduct training and communicate safety requirements effectively at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with incident reporting systems and safety documentation.
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong communication skills.
- Leadership and influence.
- Attention to detail.
- Integrity and accountability.
Skills & expertise
Required skills
- Team management
- Team player
- Risk management
- Detail-oriented
- Communication Skills
Specialty
- Health & Safety Engineering
