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Occupational Health Safety Officer
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General Overview:
Develops, implements and evaluates policies and programs to ensure safe and healthy working conditions, and assists injured staff through the workers compensation and rehabilitation process.
Tasks Include:
- develops strategies and procedures to promote safe work practices
- recommends job redesign strategies and procedures in the event of work-related health problems
- develops fire and accident prevention procedures, and coordinates evacuation drills
- promotes the use of ergonomic furniture and equipment to minimise exposure to work-related injuries
- inspects and assesses industrial machinery and equipment and chemical hazards, arranging repair or replacement as needed
- organises training for members of occupational health and safety committees, fire wardens and first aid officers, and coordinates health and safety education programs
- liaises with health professionals to incorporate expert advice into accident prevention, health promotion and rehabilitation practices
- investigates causes of accidents and recommends actions to reduce risk of recurrence
- maintains accident statistics and fulfills workers compensation reporting requirements
- advises and assists injured staff on recuperative and rehabilitation activities
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