Safety Officer at a Logistics Company - Recruit For You Africa

Recruit For You Africa - Our client, a Logistics company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safety Officer

Location: Cross River
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The safety officer is responsible for promoting and driving safe behavior and practices by all members of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Hold pre-trip discussions with drivers before they embark on any journey
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and proffer recommendations
• Conduct pre-employment assessment of drivers and submit report on performance to the Operations Manager
• Ensure drivers undergo comprehensive medical investigations including drug tests before resuming active duties.
• Monitor drivers activities to ensure drivers comply with safety and health rules of the company, and the client
• Perform hazard evaluations and risk assessment on the terminal
• Monitoring operations in the terminal and ensure adherence to vehicles standard for loading.
• Maintain up to date records of incidences and conduct thorough accident and incident investigations including prescribing preventive measures.
• Carries out analysis of accident / incident statistics, identifying trends and suggesting improvement plans
• Ensure that drivers are on their prescribed PPE’s within the terminal, depot and while on the road
• Conduct periodic spot checks to ensure drivers are compliant with the company’s policies while on the road

Requirements

• B.Sc/BA in Safety Management, Engineering or relevant field is preferred
• Must possess certification in road/occupational health and safety preferably NEBOSH
• 3-5 years proven experience as safety officer
• Experience in a transport/logistics/supply chain organization is compulsory

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate genuine concern for people and build strong communication
• Maintain a proactive approach to health and safety concerns
• Can react effectively in an emergency situation.
• In-depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
• Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Diligent with great attention to detail
• Excellent negotiation skills with an ability to relate with law enforcement agents
• Membership of a Health and Safety institute is mandatory
• Good knowledge of workplace safety measures.

Application Closing Date
5th September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.