Job Title: Construction Safety Officer
Organisation: KSK Associates
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About KSK:
KSK Associates is a Professional Services Firm that provides Financial Consultancy Services including Assurance and Business Advisory Services, Business Planning, Feasibility studies & Project Proposal Preparation, Human Resource, Risk Management and Information System Solutions.
Job Summary: The Construction Safety Officer will offer valuable assistance and direction to management, projects, personnel, sub-contractors and consultants in the administration, implementation and maintenance of health and safety program
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of the company’s Safety and Loss Prevention Program including safe work practices/ Safe Job Procedures and the Site Emergency Response Plan;
- Monitor the safety performance of all on-site workers to ensure that all workers on the site work safely;
- Encourage and educate employees to take precautions and adhere to safety rules to protect themselves and the equipment they use from damage;
- Identify and review various health and safety concerns specific to work site and ensure construction site activities do not put non-construction site people outside of the site at risk;
- Investigate all injuries, accidents and near misses. Identify the causes and advise on any improvement in safety standards that need to be done;
- Review accident summary reports and make appropriate action when accident trends are unfavorable.
- Ensure safety reports and data are collected and submitted to the ED as required, including:
- Man hours and safety logistics;
- Copies of accident reports;
- Description of unsafe conditions discovered and steps taken to correct these conditions ;
- Copy of inspection reports on equipment;
- Copy of safety inspection checklists or visit summary reports;
- Copy of audit reports and actions taken and;
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and enforce OH&S legislation and codes of practice;
- Provide internal or arrange external safety training to employees;
- Act as a key liaison with the government (OH&S), ambulance services and hospitals, management, subcontractors and workers regarding aspects of health and safety on and off the job;
- Ensure daily assessments are being conducted as per the company policy;
- Perform one audit each year to maintain valid Audit status;
- Coordinate and conduct the following according to the company’s policy and OH&S legislation-Site orientations-Weekly Safety Meetings-Safety inspections-Audits-Joint Work Site Health and Safety Meetings;
- Update and display safety polices and pertinent information on the company bulletin board;
- Advise and guide on appropriate protective equipment and on the cost of implementing changes;
- Maintain an inventory list of equipment purchased;
- Establishing inspection schedules for all tools, major equipment, lifting devices and mobile equipment to ensure safe operating conditions and compliance with current regulations;
- Lead by example;
- Perform any other duties that may be allocated to you from time to time;
Key Performance Areas:
- Responsible for the implementation of all Safety Orientation for all new projects and to monitor on a weekly basis all existing projects.
- Written weekly inspections reports.
- Investigate and complete all accident/ incident reports in a timely manner.
- Initiate and review the following on a weekly basis; daily hazardous assessment forms, tool box meetings, joint health and safety committee meetings.
- Prepare the monthly safety report to the Senior Management for review and comments.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate should preferably hold an Advanced First Aid II;
- S / he must be up to date with legal and technological developments;
- Possess advanced computer skills with experience using software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point;
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, track and diplomacy to ensure the implementation of OH&S legislation and company policies;
- Have good level of physical fitness and stamina, be able to cope under pressure;
- Possess the ability to keep confidential information
- Professional conduct with both internal and external customers;
- Demonstrate a commitment to all facets of the role; working towards the achievement of the company goals and objectives;
- Highly capable of all well written monthly reports and charts;
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested persons should submit their applications together with:
- Attached copies of all academic qualifications(transcripts and certificates);
- Detailed CVs and mobile telephone numbers;
- Three work references and or/academic references;
The complete applications should be sent via soft copy to; [email protected]. You could also physically deliver your application to any of our offices in East Africa. Kindly address applications to;
The Recruitment Officer
KSK Associates
Financial Consultants
Annex 2 Ruth Towers
Plot 15A, Clement Hill
P.O Box 70434 Kampala-Uganda.
Deadline: 18th June, 2014 by 5PM
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