Safety Specialist
- Sunda International
- Accra, Ghana
SAFETY OFFICER – HARDWARE FACTORY
Job Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor all workplace safety activities within the factory.
- Conduct regular safety inspections to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Ensure employees comply with safety rules, procedures, and the proper use of PPE.
- Monitor the safe operation of machinery, equipment, electrical systems, and other factory activities.
- Support fire prevention, emergency preparedness, evacuation drills, and accident response.
- Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses and prepare safety reports.
- Conduct safety training, toolbox meetings, and safety awareness programs for employees.
- Maintain safety records, inspection reports, incident reports, and other related documentation.
- Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, and HR teams to resolve safety issues.
- Ensure the factory meets company safety standards and applicable occupational health and safety requirements.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Safety Officer, or similar role, preferably in a manufacturing/factory environment.
- Good knowledge of workplace safety, hazard identification, risk assessment, and accident prevention.
- Experience in conducting safety inspections, employee training, and incident investigations.
- Ability to enforce safety rules and promote a strong safety culture.
- Good communication, observation, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
- Relevant certificate degree, diploma, or professional qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field is an advantage.
Skills
- Hazard Identification
- Risk assessment
- Incident Investigation
- Safety Training
- PPE Compliance
- Emergency preparedness
- OSHA Standards
