Safety Officer at Vivo Fashion Group

Job Purpose

• As a Safety Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety (OSH) guidelines in the workplace. You will play a crucial role in promoting a safe working environment by advising on safety measures, conducting risk assessments, and enforcing preventative measures. Your primary goal is to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.
• You will review existing policies and measures, organize OSH training, inspect premises and work activities, investigate incidents, and prepare reports on occurrences.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the company in complying with current safety and health legislation and regulations with the objective of ensuring that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to protect the safety health and environment of the employees and visitors.
• To develop, implement, and monitor the Occupational Safety Health and Environment Policy, Programs, and Procedures
• To work with the respective Safety and Health Committee in investigating and reporting all serious/critical personal injury accidents occurring to employees and visitors.
• To work together with the respective Safety and Health Committee to investigate and report on complaints of hazardous working conditions.
• Maintain work schedules for all departments.
• Administering First Aid.
• To increase safety and health awareness at all levels within the organization
• Organise training for OSH Committee.

Key Skills

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics
• Strong working knowledge of occupational and environmental regulations and risks
• Diligent with great attention to detail
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or any relevant field
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in safety management in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and standards, including OSHA, and WIBA regulations
• Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
• Excellent knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices