Safety Officer

Role Summary

The Safety Officer is responsible for implementing and monitoring health, safety, and environmental policies across project sites to ensure compliance with company standards and local regulations. The role focuses on identifying workplace hazards, promoting a strong safety culture, conducting inspections and investigations, and ensuring a safe working environment for all employees and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and potential hazards.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and injuries, and prepare detailed reports with corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain records and statistics related to occupational injuries, accidents, and safety performance.
• Monitor the availability, condition, and maintenance of fire prevention systems, firefighting equipment, and emergency response facilities.
• Conduct periodic inspections of safety equipment and maintain inspection records.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend appropriate control measures to eliminate or minimize workplace hazards.
• Ensure proper selection and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, awareness campaigns, and training programs to promote a positive safety culture.
• Develop and implement annual safety awareness plans, including seminars, workshops, posters, and safety communications.
• Participate in occupational health and safety committee meetings.
• Provide guidance and advice on HSE matters to employees, supervisors, and management.
• Monitor compliance with environmental and occupational health requirements on project sites.
• Assist in emergency preparedness and response planning.

Qualifications & Skills

• NEBOSH Level 3 Certification or equivalent recognized safety qualification.
• Academic qualifications relevant to Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification and competencies approved by relevant labor and regulatory authorities where applicable.
• Strong knowledge of Bahrain labor laws and occupational health and safety regulations.
• Minimum 3 years of HSE experience within the construction industry.
• Experience working on construction sites with exposure to high-risk activities.
• Proven experience in conducting inspections, investigations, and risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety principles and practices.
• Familiarity with hazards related to construction activities, including fire, electrical, noise, radiation, manual handling, and hazardous substances.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation measures.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to compile and interpret safety statistics.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in preparing reports, safety documentation, and records.