Safety Officer

We are looking for a responsible Safety Officer to facilitate compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines. You will provide advice on measures to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations. You will also be on a constant lookout for violations.

The ideal candidate will be a responsible individual who swears by OSH regulations. Your work will be largely focused on prevention so you need to be conscientious and farsighted. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented and ready to act in emergencies.

The goal is to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and enforce HSE policies in line with UAE labor law and DDA regulations.

• Maintain inspection logs, safety reports, and regulatory compliance records.

• Support the development of OHS policies and programs

• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)

• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures

• Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation

• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives

• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)

• Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.

• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy

• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker’s compensation claims

• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management