Environment Health and Safety Officer

Environment Health and Safety Officer

Purpose of Position: The Environment, Health and Safety Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring health and safety policies and procedures in the workplace. The Officer will work closely with all employees to ensure that the company meets its obligations concerning workplace health and safety.

Job Description:

• Develop and implement comprehensive health and safety management plans, including policies and procedures, hazard identification, job safety analysis, monitoring and reporting mechanisms, and following relevant legislation, regulations, and industry best practices. 
• Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify potential risks/hazards and assess the effectiveness of existing health and safety measures.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop emergency response plans to address potential health and safety incidents.
• Develop and deliver health and safety awareness and training to all employees, including new hires, driver/rider partners, on an ongoing basis.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate workplace health and safety hazards, providing ongoing recommendations to management for continuous improvement by conducting regular safety inspections, safety sampling, surveys and audits.
• Conduct Health & Safety induction and develop and implement defensive driving and road safety training.
• Develop emergency response plans and oversee the implementation of EPRP, including training and conducting emergency drills.
• Conduct internal safety audits and ensure review of Non-Conformance with proper mitigation action plans and follow-up.
• Guide management and employees on health and safety matters on an ongoing basis.         
• Lead and develop an Incident Investigation Plan and implement them in the company management system.
• Report EHS Dashboard as required monthly/quarterly/annually, along with other reports as and when applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environment Health, or related field.                                                                                                                     
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of developing and implementing health and safety policies and procedures. 
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry best practices with experience in the transport sector as an added plus.
• Knowledge of IFC Performance Standards and how to work in ESMS is an  added plus. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct effective workplace inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Experience in delivering health and safety training and facilitating the Health and Safety Committee meetings. 
• Willingness to travel at different locations throughout Nepal as and when required.