Health and Safety / Risk Assessment Officer at Cavine Ventures Limited

Cavine Ventures Limited is a firm of highly versatile & renowned Human Resources, Organisational Development and Management consultants, with a team of over thirty employees across Nigeria . We have a comprehensive understanding of the Nigerian business terrain and we are very passionate about partnering with indigenous organisations to develop Universal HR solutions, system, processes and structures required to develop and effectively drive our clients’ corporate strategies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health and Safety / Risk Assessment Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

Support the development of OHS policies and programs
Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics.
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 issues or non-conformity.
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 and handle worker’s compensation claims
Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management

Requirements

HND / BSc / BA in Safety Management, Engineering or relevant field is preferred
Minimum of 2 years work experience
Proven experience as safety officer
In depth knowledge of legislation 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
Certificate in occupational health and safety