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Health and Safety Advisor

Roles and responsibilities

  • AnAdvisor - Safety, Health & Environment(SHE) is a professional responsible for advising andsupporting the implementation of safety, health, and environmentalpolicies and practices within an organization. The role involvesensuring that the company complies with local and internationalsafety regulations, minimizes risks, and creates a safe and healthywork environment. This can include working in industries such asconstruction, manufacturing, energy, and manymore.

  • Under direct supervision,performs basic and routine duties in a wide range of environmental,health and safety disciplines to achieve compliance with theES&H standards along with federal and state regulatoryrequirements.
  • Assists in the development,implementation and maintenance of safety and health programs,systems and procedures.
  • Assists in monitoringhazards and diseases that could be present in the workarea.
  • Works with others to investigateaccidents, injuries and complaints concerning hazards in theworkplace.
  • Participates in recommendingimprovement in processes, design, procedures and equipment tominimize hazards.
  • Participates in employeetraining, emergency preparedness and assures the quality ofprograms.

Qualifications

MinimumRequirement: 10 Years experience & AldarApproval

Qualification: Relevant degree ordiploma

Desired candidate profile

1. Safety and RiskManagement

  • RiskAssessments: Conducting regular risk assessments ofworkplaces and identifying potential hazards or safety risks toemployees, contractors, and thepublic.
  • SafetyPlans: Developing and implementing safety plans andprocedures to address identified risks, ensuring that safetymeasures are in place andfollowed.
  • AccidentInvestigation: Investigating accidents, incidents,or near misses, determining root causes, and recommendingcorrective actions to preventrecurrence.
  • Safety Audits andInspections: Conducting safety audits and siteinspections to ensure that safety standards and protocols are beingfollowed.

2. Health andWellbeing

  • WorkplaceHealth Programs: Promoting and implementing healthand wellness programs that support employees' physical andmental health, including ergonomic practices, stress management,and promoting work-lifebalance.
  • Occupational HealthSurveillance: Ensuring that employees undergoregular health screenings and monitoring to identify health risksrelated to their jobfunctions.
  • Compliance with HealthRegulations: Ensuring compliance with healthregulations related to workplace illnesses, air quality, noiselevels, and sanitation.

3.EnvironmentalManagement

  • EnvironmentalImpact Assessments: Identifying and evaluating theenvironmental impact of the company's operations, includingwaste management, emissions, and resourceuse.
  • SustainabilityInitiatives: Developing and implementing strategiesto reduce the environmental footprint of the company, such asenergy-saving measures, waste reduction, and sustainablepractices.
  • Compliance withEnvironmental Laws: Ensuring compliance with local,national, and international environmental laws and regulations,including managing environmental permits, licenses, and reportingrequirements.

4.Training andAwareness

  • SafetyTraining: Organizing and delivering safety trainingprograms for employees at all levels, ensuring they understandcompany safety protocols, emergency procedures, and how to handlehazardous materials or dangerousequipment.
  • Health andEnvironmental Training: Providing training on topicssuch as ergonomics, first aid, mental health awareness, andenvironmentalsustainability.
  • Promoting SafetyCulture: Fostering a strong safety culture acrossthe organization by promoting the importance of safety, health, andenvironmental responsibility at alllevels.

Key Skills
HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment),HSEDocuments,HSE Report
Employment Type: Full-time
Department / FunctionalArea: Health and Safety
Experience: years
Gender: Male
Vacancy: 1

Health and Safety Advisor

AECOM
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Full time

Published on 04/05/2025

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