Health, Safety & Environment Officer

Job description / Role

Main Purpose of The Job:

To be responsible for the school’s overall health & safety procedures, ensuring compliance with KHDA, DHA and Civil Defense policies & regulations. To provide HSE advice and support to the school teams, in order to facilitate a safe environment for students, parents and staff.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Support the school in the planning, coordination and implementation of effective HSE policies, guidelines and procedures to ensure that school objectives are met.
• Provide support to the school Management team in all aspects of safety, occupational health, safety and environmental issues.
• Ensure HSE compliance at the school premises and perform regular HSE inspections on all activities.
• Work closely with the school support manager in order to facilitate effective health and safety for students, parents and staff.
• To develop and deliver specific health and safety related training sessions to staff as required.
• Support on the development and implementation of risk assessments within schools.
• Support on the development of HSE policies and procedures and review existing policies and procedures.
• Conduct HSE accident investigations and develop accident investigation reports for senior management. Support on the implementation of corrective and preventative measures.
• Dealing with staff and student complaints / concerns regarding facility safety.
• Attending training as required from different governmental authorities and the school.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Principal.