HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and monitor health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures in line with local regulations and industry best practices.

• Conduct routine inspections, risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety audits across the recycling plant, compost yard, and loading/unloading areas.

• Train employees on HSE procedures, safe equipment handling, chemical safety, emergency response, and PPE usage.

• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, prepare reports, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Ensure regulatory compliance with environmental health, occupational safety, and waste management standards.

• Maintain accurate records of training, inspections, accidents, and compliance documents.

• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including fire drills and spill-response simulations.

• Promote a strong safety culture across departments by driving awareness and behavioral safety initiatives.

• Liaise with regulators, auditors, community representatives, and management on safety-related matters.

  SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency regulations or local jurisdiction standards.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to influence safe behaviour and drive a positive safety culture.

• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Professional certification such as NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent

• Minimum 2–5 years’ experience in HSE roles, preferably in waste management, or industrial operations.

• Strong understanding of hazard control, waste operations, and environmental compliance.

• Excellent communication, reporting, and training facilitation skills.