Officer, Health

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Health & Safety Officer plans, co-ordinates and implements all aspects of the company's Health & Safety policy and ensure its compliance with all relevant legislation. Furthermore, assists with the readiness of all health and safety systems as part of the property services team. The position is located in Limassol and will travel to other locations such as Ayia Napa, Paphos and Nicosia when needed.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures a safe workplace environment without risk to health
• Ensures that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated
• Ensures the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting
• Ensures the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations
• Ensures that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented
• Develop Risk assessments for each job position and each task (based on the relevant legislation)
• Ensures that all third parties and sub-contractors complies with the H&S standards and regulations
• Ensures that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed and employees are aware of their responsibilities
• Represents the company at Department of Labor inspection (Section of H&S) meetings, seminars
• Co-ordinates the development of health & safety policies, systems of work and procedures Ensures full and accurate health and safety and training records are maintained
• Establishes a full program of documented health & safety inspections, audits and checks Establishes a structured program of health & safety training throughout the Company
• Liaises with external health & safety consultants in the provision of training programs and health and safety services. Manages and devises the agenda for health and safety trainings, formulates & distributes minutes for the Health & Safety Committee meetings
• Ensures that all agreed action points are completed within deadlines
• Keeps up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicates relevant changes to the business
• Provides regular reports to the Senior Management Team on relevant health and safety activities
• Develop the Health and Safety management System in accordance to ISO45001
• Ensures the accreditation of ISO45001
• Participates in monthly meetings when required to report on relevant health & safety matters
• Liaises with suppliers i.e. Insurers, solicitors etc.
• Ensures that employees attend all training and know their duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies relating to Fire, Safety, Hygiene, and Health
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures
• Reports accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to superiors and relevant departments
   

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:   

• At least 2 years working experience in hotel industry or large commercial property, industry building.

Education:  

• Diploma in Electrical, Building Services, Mechanical or other rated disciplines, or equivalent professional training
• Bachelor or master's degree in Health & Safety or any other related field
• Candidates without related certificates but with solid experience will also be considered

Skills/Competencies:  

• Handling & experience in H&S investigations
• Experience in formulating and implementing and revising H&S policies & procedures
• Relevant H&S certification is advantageous
• Good leadership and able to make sound decision and perform other duties as and when required very last minute and at time of emergency;
• Excellent interpersonal/presentation skills are required to deal effectively with all levels of staffs, contractors, suppliers and vendors;
• Hands-on and possess good problem-solving skills and attend to details
• Independent and able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work on flexible shift including overnight, weekends and holiday on rotation basis
• Good health, physically fit and excellence in personal grooming and presentation
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Displays a high commitment to delivering results
• Leads others to achieve business objectives
• Communicates effectively
• Achieves agreed objectives and accepts accountability for results
• Displays the highest level of integrity
• Ability to maintain discretion
• Self-motivated
• Approachable