Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Job Overview:

The Occupational Health & Safety Officer is responsible for managing workplace safety, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and preventing accidents, injuries, and illnesses. This involves identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, preparing reports and overseeing safety programs and training to promote a safe working environment and protect employee health and well-being.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Compliance:

• Staying up-to-date on applicable safety regulations and standards, conducting regular inspections to identify and fix hazards, investigating accidents, and reporting to relevant authorities.

Risk Management:

• Conduct site visits to evaluate adherence to safety protocols, identify hazards, and gather feedback for improvement.
• Identifying potential risks in store operations, implementing controls like procedures and training to mitigate them, and providing personal protective equipment.
• Coaching Department Supervisors, as day-to-day OH&S owners in stores, on safety practices.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Developing plans for various emergencies, practicing through drills, and collaborating with local services for coordinated response.

Leverage data to drive safety excellence:

• Collecting and analyzing OH&S data (incident reports, audits, risk assessments).
• Ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Generating reports and communicating key safety metrics.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as an OH&S Officer in retail or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of relevant OH&S practices and standards (ISO 45001, 31000, OSHA).
• Valid driver's license and own car, required for frequent travel across branches.