Risk Officer - Bushbuckridge at RCL Foods

Minimum Requirements    

• A degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Management or like discipline
• A minimum of 3 years working in a health and safety environment implementing health and safety standards and policies

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Implement and monitor company Occupational Health and Safety policy, programs and procedures;
• Assist the Bakery in complying with current health and safety legislation and/or regulations with the objective of ensuring that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to protect the safety and health of staff, contractors and visitors.
• Increase health and safety awareness at all levels within the bakery;
• Investigate and report on all serious/critical personal injury accidents occurring to staff and/or visitors to the management of the bakery, and to assist in the investigations of all accidents/incidents that result in substantial damage to company vehicles and property;
• Investigate and report on complaints of hazardous working conditions to the management of the Bakery;
• Address employees’ safety concerns;
• Conduct and or assist, as necessary, the safety inspections of any Department;
• Coordinate Health and Safety meetings;
• Serve on the Bakery Occupational Health and Safety Committees;
• Ensure a safe working environment;
• Respond to emergencies on or about the Bakery property;
• Coordinate registration and removal of hazardous waste;
• Receive reports from and respond to orders issued by Department of Labour inspectors;
• Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits;
• Conduct all health and safety-related induction training for all new staff;
• Arrange for Occupational Health and Safety testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants as may be necessary;
• Act as liaison with all related governmental bodies and regulating agencies;
• Coordinate the training of personnel in areas of safety, including first aid, CPR, accident prevention and investigation, workplace inspections and other matters related to implementing safety procedures in Bakery facilities;
• Coordinate the Bakery’s emergency procedures and act as the Bakery’s emergency onsite coordinator;
• Develop, review and update appropriate sections of the Bakery’s Emergency Procedures Manual;
• Liaise with municipal and metro Emergency planners, update plans, organize exercises and evaluate procedures;
• Liaise with the fire department regarding emergency procedures, communications and fire safety education programs;
• Assume other duties as may be assigned.

Closing Date: 24th, June 2022