Construction Health and Safety Officer
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. - Must be able to works nights (where applicable). 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.