Health & Safety Officer (m/f/o)

Tasks

• Conducting on and off-premises inspections to ensure that company employees are working safely, within safe environments, and in accordance with relevant company policies
  
• Hold induction training sessions for new recruits, in collaboration with HR
  
• Holding emergency drills (fire / medical / chemical) within properties occupied by the organisation
  
• Conducting report writing and recommendations that may be necessary because of training, inspections, drills, audits etc
  
• Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and best practices are recommended, implemented, and maintained
  
• Populating and mantaining incident statistics.
  
• Offer guidance regarding the acquisition of new job-related equipment concerning health and safety
  
• Maintenance of legislation library
  
• Provide support to the management team in ensuring a common approach and alignment of policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
  
• Assist in the completion of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations
  
• Liaise with the company training coordinator as well as necessary external health and safety consultants in the provision of training programs and health and safety services
  
• Formulate & distribute minutes for the H&S committee meetings whilst respecting deadlines
  
• Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes.
  
• Provide regular reports
  
• Participate in meetings when required to report on relevant H&S matters.
  
• Record all employees’ safety concerns

Requirements

• In possession of a Diploma from the University of Malta in Occupational Health and Safety, or an equivalent qualification certified by MQRIC to be at level 5 or higher in the subject
  
• Experience and competence in the field Meticulous in record keeping
  
• Able to conduct research
  
• Excellent written and communication skills in English (preferably also Maltese)
• Able to address groups of persons in both educational and public settings.
• Strong interpersonal skill
  
• Ability to work under minimal supervision

Joana Martins