Safety & Environmental Officer at Career Management Centre Jobs In Kenya

Job Description

Overall Purpose of the Role:

The Health Safety and Environmental Officer is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of health, safety, and environment systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with the health policy and regulatory standards in the Flower production industry.

Key Duties / Responsibilities
HSE Audits and Compliance

Maintain up-to-date records of all aspects of relevant health and safety legislation, policies and communicate relevant changes to management.
Prepare for and ensure compliance with compulsory audits from KFC (Kenya Flower Council), MPS, and Good Agricultural practice (GAP).
Ensure compliance with safety and health regulatory requirements (OSHA Act, NEMA WIBA Act) and other rules such as Safety and Health Committee Rules.
Collaborate with Administration to interface with regulatory authorities on securing and renewing relevant permits and licenses in a timely manner.
Conduct audits to ensure that equipment’s such as tractors and spray equipment are maintained, correctly working and calibrated at correct intervals and that storage and record-keeping of consumable inputs, such as fertilizers, chemicals, and other materials used in production, are done correctly.
Perform regular internal audits to ensure compliance with all procedures and report any issues to HR for further action.

HSE Staff Training and sensitization

Provide weekly training to all workers and staff about hygiene, safe ways of working, and the reasons behind these procedures.
Conduct health and safety meetings, ensuring rules are adhered to, and provide appropriate personal protective equipment to all workers.
Schedule and coordinate monthly safety and health committee meetings.
Conduct induction training for all new employees and visitors on Environment Health and Safety as per company policy.
Liaise with the Human Resource department to schedule and facilitate training based on safety and health training needs, including First Aid and Occupational Health and Safety.

Environment and Waste Management

Oversee and manage the waste management processes on the farm.
Train the workforce on proper waste management practices, such as separating waste like paper and plastic.
Ensure the farm complies with environmental regulations and passes relevant audits.

Proactive Safety and incident Management

Perform impromptu and scheduled safety inspections/assessments on premises and other sites to ensure SOPs are followed and potential hazards are identified.
Carry out investigations of incidents and other unsafe occurrences, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Receive and collect near misses, unsafe incidents, and accident reports daily, recording them accurately, conduct follow-up inspections and track hazards.
Implement emergency response plans and coordinate emergency management teams, including conducting fire drills.

Hygiene Management

Enforce strict farm hygiene rules, manage the upkeep and hygiene of all PPE, ensuring they are clean, in good working order, and hygienic.
Oversee the farm kitchen, ensuring hygiene rules are followed in food preparation.
Manage and train cleaning staff, ensuring all tasks are performed to a high standard of hygiene

Academic and Professional Qualifications and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline including Environmental Health and safety management, security management, risk management, or relevant professional qualifications.
Have recognized NEBOSH Certifications and in-depth knowledge of EHS law, regulations, guidelines, and international best practices or any Professional qualification in Environment Health and Safety.
At least four (4) years of relevant work experience in a dynamic environment with at least 1 year in a flower farm
Have a strong track record of performing and overseeing EHS risk assessments, audits, action plans, and maintaining an EHS action and reporting system.
Additional training in first aid and firefighting is preferable