## Title: Head of Health, Safety and Environment

A reputable organization seeks a dedicated individual to lead and manage all health, safety, and environmental initiatives across the organization.

Manage and drive the implementation of the HSE strategy
Ensure the workplace is monitored and fully compliant with all applicable safety standards, rules, and regulations
Use labels, signs, posters, floor marking, and color coding to warn employees about potential hazards
Maintain and communicate Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to all employees
Document safety inspection results, monitor accident and injury investigations, ensure corrective actions are taken, and provide recommendations to prevent similar incidents
Identify areas requiring training and certification to meet standards imposed by legislation, Approved Codes of Practice, and HSE guidance
Ensure all accident reports are recorded in a timely, complete, and accurate manner
Present company-related health and safety matters to management at regular intervals
Establish and maintain an adequate health and safety training programme while fostering a strong safety culture among employees
Stay current with changes in legislation and alert management to any relevant new requirements
Ensure all necessary reviews directed by regulatory authorities are appropriately implemented
Recommend control measures and advise on the standard of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to employees
Conduct health and safety inspections and prepare comprehensive reports on all company operations
Investigate all accidents and near-miss incidents and record findings on relevant forms
Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum of 10 years of work experience in the power distribution sub-sector or related experience in the power industry
Membership of ISPON is compulsory

Head of Health, Safety and Environment at Benin Electricity Distribution Plc. (BEDC)

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