Occupational Health & Safety Manager

Job Title: Occupational Health & Safety Manager

Responsibilities – Occupational Health and Safety

1. Occupational Health & Safety Compliance
• Ensure compliance and keep up to date with occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, permits and internal policies.
• Conduct workplace inspections and safety audits on a regular basis.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented within agreed timelines.

2. Risk Assessment & Hazard Management
• Identify workplace hazards and evaluate operational risks.
• Conduct and update risk assessments for work activities, equipment and processes as well as recommend and implement appropriate control measures to reduce risks.
• Monitor high-risk activities and ensure safe systems of work are followed.

3. Incident Investigation & Reporting
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses and occupational illnesses.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports and root cause analyses.
• Recommend corrective and preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
• Maintain records and statistics related to workplace incidents and injuries.

4. Training & Awareness
• Develop and deliver occupational health and safety training programmes.
• Conduct induction sessions for new employees and contractors.
• Promote safety awareness campaigns and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Ensure employees are informed on emergency procedures and safe work practices.

5. Emergency Preparedness
• Develop and maintain emergency response procedures and evacuation plans.
• Coordinate fire drills, emergency exercises and first aid readiness.
• Ensure emergency equipment and systems are regularly inspected and maintained.

6. Health Monitoring & Workplace Wellbeing
• Coordinate occupational health surveillance programmes where applicable.
• Monitor workplace conditions related to ergonomics, hygiene and employee wellbeing.
• Liaise with Company Doctors, medical practitioners, insurers and regulatory authorities when required.

7. Documentation & Management Systems
• Maintain OHSM manuals, procedures, registers and records.
• Prepare monthly and annual safety reports and KPI analyses.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of ISO 45001 or equivalent management systems.
• Ensure all safety documentation is properly controlled and updated.

8. Contractor & Visitor Safety
• Ensure contractors comply with company safety requirements.
• Conduct contractor safety inductions and monitor contractor activities.
• Ensure visitor safety procedures are implemented effectively.

9. Continuous Improvement
• Recommend initiatives to improve workplace safety culture and operational safety performance.
• Participate in management meetings and provide technical safety advice.
• Support organisational sustainability and continuous improvement objectives.

List of Duties – Nursing Officer

1. Health Monitoring
• Ensure all medical protocols are being maintained and monitored for all employees.
• Provide and arrange health training.
• Advise management promptly on any medical matters.
• Trigger management for any pandemic issues accordingly.

Skills
• Managing a department of OHS officers and Nursing officers
• Able to liaise with Authorities
• Good communication skills between departments

Requirements:
• Degree in related field
• At least ten years’ experience in OHS management
• Registered Nursing Officer
• Registered Occupational Health and Safety
• ISO 45000 (Implementation and Maintenance of the systems)