Officer – Health & Safety

he role shall support in executing policies that ensure the safety of the employees, stakeholders and users of BIA and related facilities.

The position will conduct inspections, audit and provide insight on various work environments and activities under the direction of the Head - Health and Safety.

Develop, implement, and maintain:

• The GFG Corporate Health & Safety global strategies and policies in order to ensure the protection of GFG interests, the compliance with the accepted International standards and local regulations, and that the Health & Safety standards are met and followed company-wide.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the overall Health & Safety processes, standards, guidelines, and procedures which extend to all service providers and/or users of the Airport.
• Review and update Health & Safety systems and control processes, (e.g. contractor guidelines, work permits, codes of practice for other types of industrial activities within the airport) to align with legislation, industry best practice and contractual arrangements, and to ensure they are proportionate and effective.
• Establish and maintain effective liaison with other airport departments and relevant local safety representatives.
• Assist in the effective establishment of the BIA Safety Management System, in accordance with ISO, and other international and national standards.

Enhance Health & Safety Culture:

• Manage the activities of the Health & Safety Section by providing direction, monitoring performance, motivating staff, ensuring the development of all employees, and creating a culture and climate conducive to achievement of the Department’s mission and overall organizational goals.
• Organize health and safety campaign to enhance awareness amongst all airport internal and external stakeholders (incl. suppliers and contractors).
• Design and manage an on-going Health & Safety risk assessment strategy to accurately identify safety business priorities and risks, determine the required priorities for safe airport operations, and provide maximum safety support to BIA operations.

Point of contact for all Environmental matters:

• Provide across the organization specialist advice related to Health & Safety, to support strategic planning, development, procurement, operations, and by reviewing and approving safety project provisions, technology and equipment.
• Provide specialist advice on the potential impact of any new legislation or regulations relating to Health & Safety.
• Ensure that all projects can meet all current and perceived Health & Safety regulatory standards.

Induction:

• Ensure induction conducted for all contractors working in the terminal.
• Ensure Health & Safety inductions and awareness performed for all staff.

Managing First Aid Kit Distribution, Awareness and Training for GFG Staff

• Carry out regular Health and Safety audits, surveys, analysis of all accidents within the Airport, identify unsafe acts and conditions, noncompliance with the standards and advise GFG management accordingly
• Ensure that approved safety equipment is provided and/or installed within GFG or other Airport buildings
• Provide accident related/illness statistics report to the Management and recommend improvements.
• Assist Manager - Health, Safety, & Environment to recognize, evaluate and control the high-risk areas and substances hazardous to health within the airport
• Assist Manager - Health, Safety, & Environment with the development and implementation of risk assessments programs aimed at minimizing/reducing the occurrence and consequences of industrial accidents
• Maintain record of occupational accident and injury received to all airport staff, analyse and recommend remedy and improvements
• Participate in all emergency/disaster recovery planning, meetings and exercises
• Managing Stock & Distribution of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Health & Safety awards submission & certifications to promote Health & Safety externally.

• • Control of contractors in terms of Health & Safety to ensure compliance throughout of the organization. Actively supporting consultants and contractors working on the airport site (particularly in the manoeuvring area) to ensure compliance…