Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Closing Date January 31, 2025 closed

Job Description and Details

The Occupational Health and Safety Officer is responsible for investigating reports of suspected Occupational Health and Safety violations and accidents and must also observe dangers and violations of Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental laws and practices.

The Occupational Health and Safety Officer is responsible for investigating reports of suspected Occupational Health and Safety violations and accidents and must also observe dangers and violations of Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental laws and practices.

The Incumbent is required to participate in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental surveys; planning, scoping, reviewing and preparation of environmental impact analyses and on-going activities for Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental risk assessment and emergency responses. The Incumbent undertakes risk assessment to identify hazards and the potential effect and related risks and determine and prioritise appropriate control measures.

The Occupational Health and Safety Officer is required to:

  • Identify hazards in DHBC’s environment and recommend appropriate safety gears.
  • Recommend safety measures and coordinate safety programmes to minimize accidents, injury and incidental loss.
  • Ensures proper storage and handling of chemicals and the efficacy of waste handling and processing equipment.
  • Develops Inspection Checklists and oversees Checklist Safety Inspections.
  • Establishes written procedures/manuals for use and maintenance of equipment.

The Incumbent provides Staff-training on safety practices, fire prevention demonstrations; Garbage, toilets and general hygiene; proper use, storage and handling of mercury including retort use; use of environmental and other databases and applicable UN Environmental Conventions, National Policies Action Plans and International Guidelines.

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Applications to be addressed to:
The Human Resources Department
Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation
Peter’s Hall
East Bank Demerara