Safety Officer- Fixed Term Contract

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to promote, implement, and monitor health and safety standards across the mining operation to ensure compliance with legal, company, and industry requirements. The Safety Officer is responsible for identifying hazards, reducing risks, investigating incidents, conducting inspections, and fostering a strong safety culture to prevent injuries, occupational illnesses, and environmental incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, environmental, and mining regulations, company policies, and safe work procedures.
• Conduct workplace inspections, safety audits, and monitor the effective use of PPE and risk control measures.
• Identify workplace hazards, perform risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and implement corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, determine root causes, and monitor the implementation of preventive measures.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness programmes to promote a strong safety culture.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including emergency response planning, drills, and maintenance of emergency equipment.
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