Job Title: Health and Safety Consultant
Deadline: 8th September, 2023
Job Summary:
Coliba, a leading Ghanaian plastic waste recycling company committed to environmental sustainability, is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Health and Safety Consultant. The consultant will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our workforce, implementing effective safety measures, and fostering a culture of safety across our operations.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough assessments of our current health and safety practices and identify areas for improvement.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve comprehensive health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines that align with industry best practices and regulations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that health and safety considerations are integrated into all aspects of our operations. - Design and deliver engaging training programs to educate employees about safe work practices, hazard identification, and emergency response protocols.
- Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify potential safety hazards, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions.
- Establish and maintain effective communication channels to ensure that emplovees are informed about safety procedures, policies, and changes.
- Develop and implement emergency response plans and procedures to ensure preparedness for potential incidents.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-miss events to identify root causes and implement preventive measures.
- Stay updated with relevant health and safety regulations, industry trends, and best practices to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Liaise with relevant regulatory authorities, safety organizations, and external stakeholders as needed.
- Monitor and report on key health and safety performance indicators to management and relevant stakeholders.
Champion a culture of safety by promoting employee engagement, involvement, and ownership in health and safety initiatives.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, or a related field;
relevant certifications are a plus. - Proven experience as a health and safety professional in industrial or manufacturing environments, with a focus on waste management or recycling industry preferred.
Experience:
- Track record of promoting a culture of safety and achieving measurable improvements in health and safety outcomes.
Application
Please submit proposals and references to recruitment@wangaracapital.com by 8th September
