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Construction Health and Safety Officer

Construction Health and Safety Officer

Key RecruitmentCape Town, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Construction Health & Safety Officer – Cape Town

A Building Refurbishment Company is looking for a Health and Safety Officer to be based in Cape Town.

Requirements for the position :

  • Matric / Grade 12.
  • Minimum five years’ experience in the construction industry.
  • Registered by South African Council for the Project & Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) as an CHSO. CHSM (Construction Health and Safety Officer) also accepted.
  • Understanding of applicable legislation.
  • IT literate (Excell / Word / PDF).
  • Must be able to work to a deadline.

Main Responsibilities (but not limited to these only) :

  • Keep up to date and ensure compliance with applicable legal & other requirements.
  • Compile and consolidate Safety Files.
  • Investigate health & safety incidents and accidents, determine root cause, and implement corrective actions where required.
  • Conducting safety inspections and develop risk assessments for new activities and machinery.
  • Report on health & safety related activities to Safety Consultants management.
  • Compile statistics.
  • Manage Subcontractor Compliance.
  • Asbestos Inventory & Management
  • Conduct and lead health and safety meetings.
  • Identify hazards and determine ways to reduce or eliminate risks in the workplace.
  • investigate health-related complaints and cases of ill health,
  • Listen and investigate health and safety related issues from employees and address them with management.
  • Identify hazardous waste, correct safe use, and the correct disposal thereof.
  • Promote safety initiatives.
  • Inspect equipment regularly for safe use.
  • Obey any reasonable and lawful instruction from line management.

    • Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Observation skills (attention to detail)
  • Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work with people at all levels.

    • Other Requirements

  • Clean criminal record
  • Driver’s license

    • Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.

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