Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 20 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job description:
Overall Job Purpose:
To limit health risks through practical and cost-effective methods, carry out detailed surveys, use specialist equipment to measure hazards and compile reports and data to present to clients.

Specific Job Responsibilities:
• The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;
• Conduct hazard monitoring and sample analysis.
• Manage and maintain equipment registers.
• Investigate Industrial hygiene concerns in diverse occupations and work environments.
• Develop, review, update and implement Industrial hygiene related procedures.
• Provide technical knowledge on Industrial hygiene issues, conduct investigations and make follows-up on recommendations.
• Conduct regular drug testing, inspections and audits.
• Implement industrial hygiene programs.
• Prepare reports based on results inclusive of remedial actions.
• Follow up on Industrial hygiene actions and ensure effective close-out.

Job Specific Competencies:
• Anticipate, recognize, evaluate, communicate and control environmental stressors in, or arising from, the work place that may result in injury, illness, impairment, or affect the well-being of workers and members of the community.
• Offer advice on Industrial hygiene regulations.
• Recommend effective and cost-efficiency controls to remedy problems (if any).
• Control hazards in the workplace.

Key Job Attributes:
• Must possess some analytical skills.
• Must be safety conscious.
• Must have a high standard of Industrial hygiene practices.

Experience & Qualifications required:
The Industrial Hygiene Officer will require knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas:
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience (preferably in the mining industry).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Recommends precautions and corrective actions that should be taken in response to identified hazards.
• Knowledge of occupational exposure breach investigation.
• Conducting exposure assessments to determine if workers are at risk.
• Proficiency in Operating any type of microscope.
• Maintaining current knowledge of Industrial hygiene legislations.
• Proficiency in drug testing substances.
• A full Grade 12 / Form (v) school certificate.
• Degree in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment or any other related field.
• Possession of ICertOHTA will be an added advantage.
• Biomedical practitioner background with valid practicing license will be an added advantage.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

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