Safety Officer at Focal Points Ventures

Focal Points Projects Limited, a Construction and Project company, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Location: Kosefe, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

Support the development of OHS policies and programs
Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)
Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation
Initiate and organize OHStraining of employees and executives
Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issuesor non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)
Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
Record and investigate incidents to determine causes andhandle worker’s compensation claims
Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.

Requirements

B.Sc / BA in Safety Management, Engineering or relevant field is preferred
Certificate in occupational health and safety.
Proven experience assafety officer
In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures
Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus
Outstanding organizational skills
Diligent with great attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics.