Health & Safety Assistant – East African Roofing Systems

Job Position: Health and Safety Assistant

Organization: East African Roofing Systems Limited

Duty station: Kampala

Job Responsibilities:

• In charge of implementing all the requirements of Health, Safety and Environment programs in the company.
• Routinely inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
• Conduct worker training in areas such as safety laws, regulations and use of safety equipment.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents.
• Work closely with the safety committee on issues regarding safety.
• Work together with section supervisors to ensure compliance to safety Standards.
• Investigate safety incidents and develop mitigation and corrective measures.
• Carry out safety, health, and environmental audits.
• Develop environmental and social management plans.
• Develop waste management policy and its implementation.
• Develop and implement a Safety, Health, and environmental management system as per ISO 14001:2015.
• Spearhead sensitization of electrical safety.
• Maintain appropriate fire protection equipment and training.
• Tasked with analyzing risk, proposing a methodology to mitigate risk, and ensuring zero accidents and thefts on site.
• Ensuring project compliance in relation to Health and safety at all levels.
• Ensure mandatory PPEs are properly and effectively used by all staff while at the workplace.
• Carry out Environment Health and Safety Audits.
• Ensure that all staff adhere to safety policies and work instructions.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in science discipline in Environmental science, mechanical, Health, Safety, and Environment, Manufacturing or related field.
  
• Minimum three years of working experience in the Health, Safety and Environment, Manufacturing, or related field.
  
• Must have attention to detail, problem-solving skills, conflict resolution, leadership skills, good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to take initiative, and good decision-making skills.
  
• Familiar with ISO 14001:2015, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. And ISO 45001:2018..

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their application, CV, and academic documents by emailing: recruitment@earoofing.co.ug

Deadline: 11th Dec 2023.

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