Safety Officer

A Construction Safety Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of workers on construction sites. Their primary responsibility is to create a secure environment by enforcing safety protocols, identifying hazards, and promoting a culture of safety. If you’re hiring for this position, consider the following job description:

Responsibilities:

• Risk Assessment:
• Conduct daily environmental and safety audits.
• Inspect and examine all health and safety-related complaints, workplace accidents, and outbreaks of diseases.
• Investigate incidents and prepare reports on occurrences.
• Hazard Identification:
• Search for physical, biological, and chemical workplace hazards.
• Investigate the construction site to ensure equipment, production, and material processes do not pose safety or health risks to employees, work guests, and the general public.
• Safety Programs and Strategies:
• Create, evaluate, and implement health and safety programs and strategies.
• Work closely with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• Train and advise employers and stakeholders on workplace safety and environmental protection.
• Equipment Safety:
• Verify the adequacy and safety of all proposed tools and equipment.
• Review and approve all subcontractors’ safety plans.
• Emergency Preparedness:
• Train and run drills with workers on how to manage emergency situations.
• Develop and enforce emergency response planning.
• Documentation:
• Write daily safety and health reports or injury logs and ensure they are completed and submitted to relevant government agencies.

Requirements:

• Experience: Proven experience as a Construction Safety Officer, especially in high-risk environments.
• Trakhees Cards: SARS Mandatory requirement.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with safety regulations, OSHA guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with workers, contractors, and management.
• Leadership: Strong leadership skills to promote safety culture and enforce compliance.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical thinking to identify and address safety issues promptly.

If you’re passionate about safety, have construction experience, and hold a Trakhees card, we encourage you to apply for this critical role in our organization.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Contract
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: AED8,000.00 - AED11,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person