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Safety Officer

Normet Zambia Limited • Full-time • Kitwe • 4h ago

Job Posting Title: Safety Officer

Job Description Summary
Plan and implement safety policies and procedures to comply with defined safety standards, regulations and laws.

Main Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the development and implement safety plans, policies and procedures.
2. Conduct safety audits to identify risks and development possibilities. Investigates incidents effectively.
3. Evaluate the organization's processes, systems, technology and ways of working and recommend changes that will improve and reduce the safety impact of the organization's operations.
4. Coordinate the education and training of the organization's workforce on safety issues to ensure that they understand and comply with the organization's policies and standards.
5. Liaise with and influence for relevant internal/external stakeholders and advocate safety mindset across the organization

Job Description

Safety Management
* Implement and maintain site-specific health and safety management systems.
* Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, client requirements, and mining regulations.
* Conduct routine workplace inspections in underground and surface work areas.
* Monitor compliance with safe work procedures and standards.
* Promote a strong safety culture among employees and contractors.
Risk Management
* Facilitate risk assessments for maintenance activities.
* Identify workplace hazards and recommend appropriate control measures.
* Monitor implementation and effectiveness of risk controls.
* Ensure Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Take-5 assessments are conducted before work commences.
Incident Management
* Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences.
* Identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
* Track closure of incident action items.
* Prepare incident reports and communicate lessons learned.
Safety Training and Awareness
* Conduct safety inductions for new employees and visitors.
* Facilitate toolbox talks and safety meetings.
* Deliver safety awareness campaigns and training programs.
* Monitor employee competency and compliance with mandatory safety training requirements.
Compliance and Audits
* Conduct internal safety audits and inspections.
* Participate in client and regulatory audits.
* Ensure compliance with underground mining regulations and contractual requirements.
* Maintain all safety records, registers, permits, and documentation.
Emergency Preparedness
* Support emergency response planning and drills.
* Ensure emergency equipment is available and inspected regularly.
* Participate in emergency response exercises and incident management teams.
* Coordinate emergency preparedness activities with the client.
Contractor and Visitor Safety
* Verify contractor compliance with site safety requirements.
* Ensure visitors receive appropriate safety inductions and supervision.
* Monitor contractor performance and adherence to safety standards.
Reporting
* Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports.
* Track and report key safety performance indicators.
* Present safety performance updates during client and internal meetings.
* Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, incidents, and training activities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
* Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
* Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR)
* Number of Reported Near Misses
* Safety Inspection Compliance Rate
* Corrective Action Closure Rate
* Training Compliance Percentage
* Risk Assessment Completion Rate
* Audit Compliance Score
* Safety Observation Reporting