Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 3 years
Location: Lagos
Job Field: Safety and Environment / HSE

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that facility operates in a safe and complaint manner, with a focus on preventing accidents, injuries, and environmental incidents related to the handling and storage of hazardous chemicals.

Job Duties

* Developing and implementing safety policies and procedures that comply with relevant regulations and industry best practices.
* Conducting safety inspections and audits of the facility, equipment, and processes to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
* Providing safety training to employees and contractors on proper safety procedures, the handling and storage of hazardous chemicals, and emergency response protocols.
* Developing and maintaining emergency response plans and conducting regular drills to ensure that employees are prepared to respond to accidents or incidents.
* Investigating accidents, incidents, and near-misses to identify the root causes and develop corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence.
* Maintaining accurate records of safety inspections, training, incidents, and other safety-related activities.
* Collaborating with operations and maintenance teams to identify and implement safety improvements and risk mitigation measures.
* Monitoring and reporting on safety performance metrics, such as injuries incidents rates, making recommendations for improvement
* Overall, the safety officer’s primary responsibility to ensure that the factory operates in a safe and compliant manner, with the goal of preventing accidents, injuries, and environmental incidents.

Qualifications

* A bachelor’s degree in a related major.
* Good command of English language
* Strong communication skills.
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in this position.
* Certifications like NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) and IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) is a big plus