Job Description

Mowlem Group construction company based in the UK is  currently looking for skilled professionals in Ghana to work on the Tema – Aflao road in Accra.

The Health and Safety Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the well-being and
security of employees, visitors, and assets within the company. This position
involves implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving health and safety
protocols and procedures in compliance with industry regulations and company
standards on site. The Health and Safety Inspector collaborates with various
departments to identify potential hazards, develop risk mitigation strategies, and
cultivate a culture of safety awareness.

Key Tasks:

 Assist to conduct environmental and safety audits
 Oversee implementation and enforcement of health and safety policies,
procedures, and guidelines.
 Stay up-to-date with relevant laws and regulations to ensure the company's
adherence to legal requirements.
 Implement programs, plans and procedures and support for ISO 9001,
14001 and 45001.
 Conducts toolbox meetings
 Inspect and examine all health and safety related complaints, workplace
accidents, outbreaks of diseases, the spill of hazardous toxins or poison.
 Work closely with the client representatives, enforcement agencies and
representatives of subcontractors
 Identify and assess potential workplace hazards and risks.
 Conduct regular inspections to proactively identify areas for improvement and recommend corrective actions.
 Investigate the work zones to ascertain equipment, production, and material
processes do not pose a safety or health hazard to employees, work guests,
and the general public.
 Ensure the appropriate Health and Safety documentation/records are being
maintained on site.
 Deliver training programs to educate employees on safe work practices,
emergency procedures, and proper use of safety equipment.
 Foster a culture of safety consciousness throughout the company.
 Implement generated procedures for safety management systems
 Inducting new contractor and subcontractor workers
 Issue improvement and STOP WORK notice for unsafe practices on site
 Coaching workers on HSE matters
 Validate and approve permits for contractor and subcontractors.
 Lead investigations into workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses.
 Compile comprehensive incident and accident reports, determine root
causes, and propose corrective measures to prevent future occurrences.
 Write daily safety and health reports and ensure they are completed
 Implement emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures, fire
drills, and first aid protocols.
 Ensure that emergency equipment and supplies are readily available and
employees are well-prepared for potential crises.
 Assist to collaborate in developing and implementing traffic control plans as
necessary for projects.
 Ensure all accidents and incidents are immediately reported to the SHEQ
Manager & Safety Supervisor and fully assist with any investigation deemed
necessary.

 

Key Personal Competencies
 Gathers Essential Information
“Always collects essential evidence that may affect a decision in respect of a
problem or proposal”
 Interpersonal Understanding
“Analyses people by seeking an understanding of their motives, drivers, value
systems and behaviour”
 Self Management
“Recognises the need to manage self and ensures the effective use of time,
opportunities, skills and knowledge. Controls emotional reactions at all times.
 Critical Challenging
“Is able to openly highlight problems with any plan, proposal or process despite
opposition”.
 Detail Consciousness
“Accepts accountability for the delivery of detail”

 Delegation
“Empowers by delegating all appropriate activities to others whilst maintaining
accountability”
 Developing Others
“Ensures that the development needs of others are recognised, agreed and aligned
with the skill requirements of the organisation”
 Verbal Adaptability
“Speaks fluently minimising the use of jargon and maintains relevancy having
regard to the level of understanding of the audience”
 Tenacity
“Shows determination in the face of adversity, whilst recognising when to continue
to pursue a course of action would be detrimental to both themselves and the
business”
 Builds Relationships
“Is prepared to forgo personal goals to cement strategic relationships”.
 Cultural Understanding
“Manages self, taking into account diversity within nationalities and ethnic
backgrounds by developing an understanding of social and cultural systems that
are different from their own”

 

Essential Experience:
 Proven experience in SHEQ and security management in the construction
industry standards.
 Experience in conducting safety inspections, incident investigations, and risk
assessments.
 Experience in working with subcontractors, contractors
 Excellent communication skills to convey safety information and lead
training sessions.
 Proficiency in using safety management software and tools.
 In-depth knowledge of local and national safety regulations and standards.
 Experience in Road construction
 At least 4 years SHEQ Management experience.

 

Essential Qualifications :
 Bachelor’s degree/HND in occupational health and safety, Environmental
Science, or a related field

Closing Date : 28th  February, 2025

HOW TO APPLY

 Submit your CV and Application to: recruitment@mowlemgroup.com

Job Categories: Construction/Real Estate Jobs in Ghana, Health & Safety Jobs in Ghana, Jobs in Accra, and Massive Recruitment in Ghana. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: HSE Inspector jobs in Accra, HSE jobs in ghana, and HSE Officer jobs in Ghana. Salaries: 10,000 and above.

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