Health & Safety Practitioner at AFMS Group

Key Duties

• Communicate and coordinate Health and Safety info from Passenger Transport Interchanges and the GM and Operations Manager
• Provide Passenger Transport information reports to the Client and the GM
• Attend Client meetings and report on Passenger Transport information services
• Communicate OHS values to contractors and staff t to build a solid and effective team that establishes a culture of zero harm to people, and zero impact on the environment
• Ensure line Supervisors are familiar with their responsibilities as they relate to contractor safety
• Communicate safety strategy and supporting initiatives
• Participate in quarterly safety forums
• Period review of contractor performance and implement improvement plans where necessary

 Implement and maintain company health and safety policies and procedures in alignment with amendments to legislation, industry and company policy

• Safety Plan
• Company Policy
• Administrative Requirements:
• Legal Appointments
• Establishing the Health & Safety Committee
• Emergency Preparedness Programmes
• Evacuation  Procedures
• OHS Monthly Report
• Risk Assessments
• Safe Work procedures
• Toolbox Talks / Safety Awareness training / OHS Induction
• Permits
• Contractor appointments
• Contractor Compliance and Safety
• Staff Medicals
• Letter of Good Standing with the Compensation for Injuries and Diseases Department
• Provision of Registers
• Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Construction Regulations
• Occupational Health & Safety File 
• Ensure employees and contractors comply with health and safety legislation and that safety policies and practices are adopted and adhered to
• Conduct Emergency Evacuation drills twice a year.
• Conduct Risk Assessments and develop safe work procedures
• Establish customized risk assessments for the Functional Areas and align safe work procedures
• Complete OHS monthly reports and Stats and submit to Divisional Manager and Corporate OHS manager
• Monitor and review all site safety plans and implement corrective actions required
• Report all deviations, Risks and Incidents to the Divisional Manager and Corporate OHS manager
• Ensure all new installations and maintenance comply with health and safety regulations and standards
• Ensure safety files for contractors compiled and updated
• Ensure that all documentation to be available for inspections by Client, Agent of the Client, Safety Inspector and Employee(s)
• Identify and develop mitigation plans for health and safety issues and risks
• Ensure staff medicals on file
• Conduct accident / incident reporting & investigation
• Conduct OHS Inductions / Safety and Tool Box talks
• Maintain records of inspection findings and produce reports with recommendations for improvements
• Manage and ensure the safe storage and / or disposal of hazardous materials and equipment
• Appoint health and safety representatives and establish health and safety committee
• Appoint First Aiders and Fire Marshalls for the project
• Ensure First Aiders and Fire Marshalls are trained and correctly deployed in the project
• Provide training needs analysis for personnel and ensure adequate training is provided
• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all OH&S legislation and any developments which affect the business

Key Skills and Experience

• Grade 12
• Must have min 3 years OHS working experience preferably in the Build Environment
• Must have previous OHS experience dealing with contractors
• Registered with the relevant statutory bodies

Must have:

• SAMTRAC or Equivalent
• Risk Assessment Certificate
• Incident Investigation Certification
• Fall Protections Planner certificate
• Knowledge of ISO 450001 Management system approval
• Knowledge and experience of OHS administration processes