Health and Safety Officer

About the role

HDT Nigeria Limited is hiring a Health and Safety Officer in Lagos (Marina). The role covers developing, implementing and monitoring workplace health and safety policies, inspecting the workplace, ensuring regulatory compliance and keeping safety records.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify hazards and safety risks.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and industry standards.
• Carry out risk assessments and recommend preventive measures.
• Organise health and safety training and awareness programmes for employees.
• Investigate accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents, prepare incident reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure employees use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Coordinate emergency response procedures, fire drills and evacuation exercises.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, training and compliance activities.

Required profile

• HND in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Health Education, Public Health or a related field.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety procedures, hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations and emergency response procedures.
• Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to prepare safety reports and keep accurate records.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic reporting tools.