Construction Safety Officer - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Al Ghaith Building Construction LLC

Description

• The safety officer has the responsibility of determining whether regulations, workplace practices, or equipment are adequate for the prevention of accidents, injuries, or illnesses.
• The safety officer acts as the senior safety manager and is accountable for the implementation and enforcement of safety and health program within the organization.
• The safety officer may be an individual or a team of individuals with safety expertise.
• These individuals must be trained in occupational safety and health, and responsible for the development and review of safety and health policies, procedures, and plans.
• The safety officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety laws and regulations, and enforces compliance through investigations, warnings, suspensions, and terminations.

• Manage and oversee safety program for all staff
• Develop and implement safety solutions for employees
• Ensure that safety systems, policies, and procedures are in compliance with all applicable regulations
• Encourage staff to follow safety procedures
• Ensure that safety training programs are up to date
• Complete required safety training
• Obtain and maintain all permits needed
• Guarantee that all employees follow the safety policies
• Complete required safety training
• Oversee and coordinate with insurance/risk management companies
• Determine and implement corrective actions when safety violations occur
• Maintain safety records
• Ensure that all employees maintain required safety and training records
• Meet safety audit requirements
• Maintain job sites in a safe and clean condition
• Supervise and inspect job sites
• Oversee all safety and maintenance activities

• Coordinate all safetyrelated activities, including training materials development and review, and conducting site inspections
• Develop and manage companywide safety programs, including training, job hazard analysis, and surveillance
• Implement companywide safety initiatives, including safety management systems, safety committee, safety meetings, and safety audits
• Ensure procedures are followed, and that hazards are identified and addressed
• Research, monitor, and assess workplace hazards, and coordinate and administer safety and health programs
• Develop safety procedures and standards
• Maintain and update accident investigation reports
• Promote health and safety awareness among all employees
• Promote the use of all safety equipment, including personal protective equipment
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or safety studies
• 2+ years' proven experience in safety management
• Strong understanding of regulatory guidelines (OSHA, OSHPD, etc.) and standards
• Excellent communication skills

• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)