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Job Summary
Implementation, monitoring and auditing of Health, Safety and Environmental systems including the management of construction projects and Environmental initiatives within the Absa Bank Botswana (ABB).Job Description
Risk Management: Monitor the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards and management information system (MIS) by obtaining quarterly reports from all Absa workplaces.
Liaise with Business Units by providing expert opinions, advice and recommendations pertaining to the OHS Act and COID (Compensation of Injuries and Diseases on duty).
Engage with various internal Business Units as CRES, Regional Operations and Learning & Development to ensure participation and elimination of risks e.g. noise levels, Cash Centers and Canteens. Provide input for training material and present courses if necessary.
Conduct site inspections and investigations (e.g. injuries on duty) to identify OHS risk related shortcomings and to ensure procedural compliance by staff and contractors. Attend inspection/inquiries held by the Department of Labor. Conduct OHS audits and proactive inspections and report on findings with appropriate recommendations to enhance OHS compliance, which could include, technology, procedural, training or even disciplinary action.
Develop and revise OHS policies, procedures and standards. Assist and advise Business on area specific OHS solutions which include; research and development, services of technical experts as SABS and OHS hygienists.
Maintain the OHS website to create continual OHS awareness. Ensure that all contractors and service providers comply with the OHS Act by auditing their system to ensure that they take responsibility for staff working for them and that they have a valid certificate of good standing with the Compensation Commissioner.
Assist non- compliant workplaces to become compliant by performing audits, inspections and by providing guidance pertaining to appointment of Managers, OHS Representatives, First Aider's, Fire Wardens and Evacuation Leaders. Liaise with Learning & Development, Managers, Group Operations and Regional Managers to ensure that OHS teams receive the required training and that workplaces conduct emergency evacuations twice per annum as prescribed by National Building Regulations.
Reporting: Compile monthly and quarterly management reports. Provide guidance and assistance to eliminate or mitigate risks by making use of internal resources, external experts, Local Authorities and Department of Labour approved service providers. Be "au-fait" (familiar) with new technology, trends and changes pertaining to OHS matters, to be able to provide clients with solutions. | Communication and Client Services.
Education
Bachelor's Degree: Health Sciences and Social Services (Required)