Health and Safety Officer

Objective: To maintain a safe environment for all guests, staff, and contractors by identifying hazards, implementing safety protocols, and ensuring strict compliance with local health and safety regulations.

Core Responsibilities

1. Risk Assessment & Auditing

• Conduct daily walk-throughs of all hotel areas (Kitchens, Laundry, Pool, Guest Rooms, and Back-of-House).
• Identify potential hazards such as slips, trips, falls, or chemical exposure.
• Perform regular fire safety audits and ensure all exits and extinguishers are unobstructed and functional.

2. Security Integration

• Collaborate with the Security team to monitor CCTV for safety breaches.
• Assist in managing crowd control during large events or high-occupancy periods.
• Lead the Emergency Response Team (ERT) during fire drills or medical emergencies.

3. Training & Compliance

• Organize and conduct safety induction training for all new hires.
• Ensure the hotel is compliant with HACCP (Food Safety) and OSHA (Occupational Safety) standards.
• Maintain updated First Aid kits and coordinate certification for "First Aid Wardens" across departments.

4. Incident Management

• Investigate all workplace accidents or guest injuries.
• Prepare detailed "Root Cause Analysis" reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Act as the primary point of contact for government health and safety inspectors.

### Requirements & Skills

• Certification: NEBOSH International General Certificate or equivalent IOSH certification is highly preferred.
• Experience: 2–4 years of safety experience, ideally within the hospitality or service industry.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of Fire Life Safety (FLS) systems and chemical handling (MSDS).
• Soft Skills: Strong "firm but fair" communication style—you need to be able to tell a Chef or Engineer to change their workflow for safety without causing friction.

### Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero high-risk findings during unannounced government inspections.
• 100% of staff completed basic safety induction within their first week.
• Reduction in "Lost Time Injuries" (LTI) year-over-year.

Job Type: Full-time