Health and Safety Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Introduction

Our client is a leading player in the security sector.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct on and off-premises inspections to ensure that company employees are working safely, within safe environments, and in accordance with relevant company policies;
• Hold induction training sessions for new recruits, in collaboration with HR;
• Hold emergency drills (fire / medical / chemical) within properties occupied by the organisation;
• Conduct report writing and recommend, when necessary, training, inspections, drills, audits and so on;
• Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and best practices are recommended, implemented, and maintained;
• Maintain incident statistics;
• Offer guidance regarding the acquisition of new job-related equipment concerning health and safety;
• Maintain the legislation library;
• Provide support to the management team by ensuring a common approach and alignment of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations;
• Assist in the completion of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations;
• Liaise with the company training coordinator as well as with the external health and safety consultants in the provision of training programs and health and safety services;
• Formulate & distribute minutes for the H&S committee meetings whilst respecting deadlines;
• Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes;
• Provide regular reports;
• Participate in meetings when required to report on relevant H&S matters;
• Increase health and safety awareness at all levels within the organization and ensure employee engagement and positive behaviour towards the health, safety, and environment of the company;
• Record all employees’ safety concerns.

Experience

• Possess a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, or an equivalent qualification certified by MQRIC to be at level 5 or higher in the subject;
• Previous experience and competence in the field;
• Be fluent in English and preferably also in Maltese.

Personal Skills

• Have organisational skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.