Safety Specialist
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Emirates Flight Catering seeks a Safety Specialist to monitor OHS performance, conduct audits, investigate incidents, and support safety campaigns. Requires NEBOSH certification, Lead Auditor ISO 45001, and 6+ years of experience in catering, aviation, or manufacturing.
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Responsibilities
- Monitor OHS performance and set realistic objectives for improvements
- Support Workplace Safety Manager in safety campaigns and develop internal departmental safety campaigns
- Ensure Behaviour based Safety Management program is working and train staff to support KPI targets
- Conduct periodic fire evacuation drills and liaise with external regulator authority
- Investigate accidents and incidents, analyze causes, and develop preventive measures
- Attend Health and Safety Committee meetings to monitor remedial actions and compliance
- Design and deliver safety training programs in collaboration with L&D Department
- Apply ISO 45001:2018, conduct audits, and assist management during external client audits
Requirements
- NEBOSH International/General certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- Lead Auditor 45001:2018
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management or suitable alternative
- Minimum 6 years of related experience in a similar role
- Experience within catering, aviation or manufacturing operations preferred
- Member of IOSH or other recognised Safety Organisation (Desirable)
- Competent in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
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Responsibilities
- Monitor OHS performance and set realistic objectives for improvements working with departments HOD’s, Management, Supervisors and staff.
- Support the Workplace Safety Manager in Safety campaigns and develop internal departmental safety campaigns to improve OHS performance and reduce risks.
- Assist the business in the absence of the Workplace Safety Manager and support other Safety Specialists as required.
- Ensure the Behaviour based Safety Management program is working and ensure adequate staff resources are trained in designated departments to support KPI targets.
- Assist in conducting periodic fire evacuation drills, liaison with external regulator authority & service providers.
- Investigate and aid in accidents and incidents involving injury to EKFC employees, contractors & visitors; analyze causes and develop preventive measures.
- Attend Health and Safety Committee meetings to monitor remedial actions and compliance with legislation and company policies.
- Assist the Workplace Safety Manager in designing and delivering safety training programs in collaboration with the L&D Department.
- Apply the Occupational Health and Safety international standard ISO 45001:2018, conduct audits to ensure compliance and assist management during external client audits.
Qualifications
- NEBOSH International/General certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Must)
- Lead Auditor 45001:2018 (Must)
- Member of IOSH or other recognised Safety Organisation (Desirable)
- Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management or suitable alternative qualification (Must)
- Minimum of 6 years of related experience in a similar role; preferably within catering, aviation or manufacturing operations.
- Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety issues and legislation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current health and safety legislation and best practice, with extensive experience of policy development, risk assessment and workplace audit.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Able to develop and maintain trust and confidence.
- Competent in use of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
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