Job Description & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will provide support in all Health and Safety functions within the recycling unit of the organization.
You will provide support to factory HODs, supervisors and factory staff to develop and execute health and safety plans that ensure that there is a prevalent culture of Health and Safety within the factories and the organization as a whole

In addition this role, will require you to do the following within the Recycling Unit:

Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines
Evaluate the workplace environment and develop safety-management policies that identify and define the safety responsibilities of all employees
Enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety
Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
Advise on suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for employees
Advise on various areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
Revise and update all existing safety policies in line with required safety standards
Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
Prepare reports on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics
Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
Analyzing / monitoring trends regarding incidents, inspections, audits, and corrective measures while also keeping the management team informed.
Organise regular talks & Lead in-house training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
Conduct induction for all visitors, employees at the recycling unit and other outstation and new employees
Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
Perform other related duties as required.