Occupational Health & Safety Technician
Job Description/Key Responsibilities
We’re excited to announce the search for a resulted oriented, skilled and motivated Occupational Health & Safety Technician to join our team at the Quality Health Safety & Environmental and Laboratory Services Department – Carmichael Street, Georgetown Location.
Interested candidates with the requisite qualifications and experience are invited to apply for the position.
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Health and Safety Officer / Health and Safety Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Occupational Health and Safety Department in all aspect of Safety and Health matters within the company.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
1.Maintain all statutory and other accident records. Notify the Competent Authority of all reportable accident and dangerous occurrence as required by the Act
2. Assist with induction sessions for new employees, and assist in the training of employees.
3. Participate in monitoring and performing detailed analysis of all accidents, and based on findings, assist the Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Department in executing appropriate accident prevention strategies.
4. Promote Occupational Safety and Health and Fire Safety best practices.
5. Assist in conducting inspections of workplace and worksites at all GPL locations.
6. Prepare monthly fire equipment report.
7. Be familiar with the geography of each location and placement of all fixed and or portable firefighting equipment, fire alarms, etc. for operational and recording purposes.
8. Provide monthly report on personal protective equipment and clothing available in the Company stores, and highlighting stock out risk where necessary
9. Assist in promoting OHS culture within the Company
10. Recommend any new Safety and Health rules or changes in existing ones.
11. Participate in Safety and Health Committees, including participation on matters raised for discussion and agreed on implementation with the relevant Departmental Managers
12. Assist in ensuring that Safety Data sheets (S.D.S.) are available for each chemical in use at respective locations and that staff and workers are aware of the hazard(s) and appropriate control measures.
13. Assist with the hosting of fire drills at all locations inclusive of training.
14. Ensure that appropriate warning notice and safety posters are displayed and that they comply with all relevant legislation and acceptable safety and health standards.
15. Dispatch, uplift and deliver documents to the required destination/person (s) when required.
16. Maintain filing, database systems, and inventories for Occupational Health and Safety Department.
17. Assist with the request and reimbursement of finances for operation of the Department
18. Assist with bid evaluation for the OSH Department, purchases.
19. Maintain inventory of all equipment and stationery within the OSH Department.
20. Ensure fire pumps are serviced according to the maintenance schedule.
21. Perform any other duties that maybe assigned to you within the scope of your employment from the Assistant Health & Safety Officer and the Health and Safety Officer.
Knowledge in the field of safety compliance and auditing
· Knowledge of governmental regulations and applicable standards such as OSH, Fire, EPA
· Knowledge of OS&H Systems and industry “best practices”.
· Ability to compose and present reports
· Knowledge of MS Office and related systems
· Knowledge of operation of standard office equipment.
· Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures and systems such as filing and record keeping
· Mechanical experience or qualification for trouble shooting on fire pumps and small engines
Required Qualifications and Experience
Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety from the University of Guyana or its equivalent from an accredited Institution, with at least five (5) years progressively responsible experience.