Safety Manager

Elite Logistics & Development Services Limited is an indigenous company with its operating office in Lagos and duly registered under the companies and allied matters ACT 1990 with RC1195367. ELADS Limited prides itself in meeting modern-day civil engineering, construction and general contracts administration challenges and ensuring timely, successful completion of projects.

Elite Logistics & Development Services Limited strives to conduct its business fairly and honestly with consideration to the long-term needs of all its stakeholders. Competitive tendering, professional management, quality construction, an excellent safety record, a proven ability, cooperative and proactive approach have ensured our delivery of highest quality workman Poship and client satisfaction in both the public and private sectors.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safety Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job brief

• You will also be able to discover opportunities for improving conditions and execute various safety programs. The ability to communicate guidelines to a multidisciplinary workforce is essential.
• As a safety manager you must have excellent attention to detail to identify hazards.
• The goal is to ensure the workplace meets all legal expectations and actively supports occupational health and safety.
• We are looking for a reliable Safety Manager to ensure everyone in the company complies with health and safety laws. You will also be responsible for establishing policies that will create and maintain a safe workplace.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety
• Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
• Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
• Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
• Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics
• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines

Requirements and skills

• Excellent organizational and motivational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
• BSc/BA in safety management or relevant field is preferred
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines
• Proven experience as safety manager
• Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• Valid qualification in occupational health and safety.