Health And Safety Officer

Work setting

• Manufacturing and industrial plant
• Manufacture

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assign projects to subordinates and staff related to work safety, environmental safety and accident prevention.
• Provide information/training to employers, employees and general public
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Inspect workplaces for safety or health hazards
• Investigate workplace accidents or illnesses
• Manage training and development strategies
• Develop and implement health and safety plans
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Advise senior management
• Respond to employee questions and complaints

Supervision

• Committees
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Tablet computer
• Electronic mail

Type of inspection and investigation

• Workplace
• Work related accidents

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accountability