HSE Officer

• Participates in the development of Health and Safety internal policies, procedures and working practices within the college directorate
• Conducts risk assessments and develops strategies for facilitating employee/student health and safety risks
• Outlines safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards
• Conducts regular site/laboratory inspections to ensure adherence to Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Prepares and maintains inspection records and produces reports that suggest improvements
• Maintains incident records and produces statistics for management as required
• Investigates and reports on all personal injury accidents and damage to property occurring on campus and document in an incident report
• Maintains a working knowledge of Health and Safety best practices and industry policy changes
• Produces health and safety related reports, newsletters and bulletins
• Advises on a range of specialist areas including fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases
• Provides safety orientations and oversee the performance of all contractors in order to ensure safe work practices are followed
• Initiates and organizes safety awareness campaigns, including occupational safety workshops and training sessions, in an effort to ensure that students and staff observe established safety guidelines and procedures
• Initiates and conducts emergency evacuation drills
• Carries out regular safety and security inspections of various college facilities, systems and equipment, including first-aid rooms, construction areas, electrical systems, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants to ensure compliance with international standards
• Advises on health and safety aspects in the planning and execution of college events
• Provides immediate support and assistance in the event of an emergency
• Establishes mechanisms to meet international standards: including Quality Management systems (ISO 9001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001) & Occupational Health and safety (OHSAS 18001)
• To act as liaison with all related governmental bodies
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• certificate (Required)