The primary responsibility of the Health & Safety Officer is to ensure that all workers on the construction site are working in a safe environment and are following all correct health & safety procedures.The major tasks, duties, and responsibilities are listed below:Assist the appointed H&S Consultant with the preparation of construction projects health and safety files / planAssist the appointed Risk Assessor, Fall Protection Planner developing documentsConfirm necessary documentation was submitted to the relevant authoritiesAttend project planning meetingsAssessments and approval of subcontractor(s) health and safety filesAttend regular site, technical and progress meetingsFacilitate site health and safety meetingsIdentification of the hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspectionsEstablish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to sub-contractorsCompiling project specific emergency response and preparedness plansTesting the effectiveness of the emergency response plansConduct site Health & safety inductionsEvaluate the levels of compliance of subcontractors to the project specific health and safety file / plan and client specifications through inspections and auditsAssist appointed Accident / Incident investigator / Oversee the reporting and investigation of project related incidents / accidentsAssist Contract managers / Site agents with developing method statements site specificOversee the maintenance of all recordConduct toolbox meetingsPromotes safe practices on siteEnforces health & safety guidelinesEstablishes Health & safety standards and policies as neededResponds to employees health & safety concernsKey skills for Health & Safety Officer:Computer literateGood communication skillsProblem solving skillsDecision-making abilityAbility to motivate othersTeamworking skillsGood knowledge of building methods and regulationsComply with CR 8 (5) (6)Minimum requirements:At least 3 years experience in construction workValid drivers licenseMobile phoneIntroduction to SAMTRACSAMTRACRegistration with the SACPCMP or candidate registrationValid competency certificates for Scaffolding Inspector, Supervisor & Scaffolding Erector, 1ST Aider, Firefighting and Asbestos work would be advantagesPlease email your CV to careers@wenzrecruitment.co.zaShould you not receive a response within 2 weeks of submitting your application please note your application has been unsuccessful.
