Wideway International (Z) Investment Company Ltd is a transportation company based in Nkana West, Kitwe. The company is currently looking for a professional Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Duties & Responsibilities

• Promote occupational health and safety within the organisation and develop safer and healthier ways of working
• Assessing risk and possible safety hazards
• Focusing on prevention by keeping up with equipment maintenance and employee training
• Conducting investigations on causes of accidents and other unsafe conditions at the place of work, study possible causes and recommend remedial action
• Finding the best way to prevent future accidents
• Ensuring that the company meets its safety goals
• Ensure that PPE such as hearing protection, dust masks, safety glasses, footwear etc is being used in work places according to regulations
• Develop occupational health and safety systems, including policies, procedures and manuals
• Conduct inspections and audits as per KPIs

Key Job Attributes

• Good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Certification and experience in First Aid
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Qualifications/Experience required

• Minimum of a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety from a well recognised Institution
• Over 3 years experience as a safety officer
• Membership of relevant safety institute