Senior Accountant – Arabic Speaker

About the role

The main responsibility of the Safety Officer is to ensure that employees are following established policies and safety regulations and to help create safer work sites.

Responsibilities

• Implement site safety plan and ensure all procedures are in line with the organization safety policies.
• Conduct Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, Job Hazard Analysis and implement control measures.
• Conduct job sites safety audit which includes completion of documentation of compliance and corrective actions taken.
• Make regular inspections of the work area and equipment used by employees for safety compliance.
• Perform routine site safety inspection and reporting.
• Inspect the workplace and conditions to determine the presence of hazards.
• Ensure that employees are using the required personal protective equipment (PPE) to safely perform job tasks.
• Conduct site employee toolbox talks prior to the start of duties.
• Review accidents and incidents to determine cause and implement plans to prevent reoccurrence.
• Investigate work injuries, document findings and recommendations, and submit reports to the related department.
• Report safety violations to Department Heads and the HR department.
• Raise non-compliance reports for any deviations in health, safety, and environment rules and regulations.
• Administer the safety awareness program to ensure a safety culture among the workforce.
• Maintain safety statistics for the area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain all safety and health record-keeping systems.
• Conduct safety orientation programs for new employees and sub-contractors.
• Supervise medical facilities, medical records setup and retention, and set up procedures and training for emergencies, including serious accidents, fire, and evacuation.
• Review all subcontractor’s safety programs for compliance with BMECO policies and company’s safety instructions.
• Monitor HSE activities and implement safe work practices (e.g., work at heights, lifting operations, electrical installations, material handling, hot work, fire protection, and proper wearing of PPE).
• Follow procedures on accident investigations, injuries, and near misses occurring on-site.
• Develop health and safety policies.
• Ensure the company is up to date with public health and employment safety legislation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of records and transactions.