Safety Specialist

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) or a related field, with at least 2 years of relevant working experience and knowledge of local safety legislation.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in a Safety, Health and Environment (SHE/HSE) role, preferably within the manufacturing or corporate sector.
• Relevant registrations or industry certifications, such as Safety and Health Officer (SHO), Authorised Gas Tester and Entry Supervisor (AGT-ES), or other OSHA-related qualifications, will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with local Occupational Safety and Health legislation, statutory requirements, ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems), and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management Systems).

Job Responsibilities:

• Review and update the Best Practice Report Manual by identifying potential safety hazards and recommending appropriate control measures for existing operations.
• Conduct regular SHE audits across Kossan plants to ensure machinery, equipment, work activities, and workplace practices comply with applicable safety and health regulations.
• Conduct SHE briefings and provide safety training, instructions, and guidance to plant personnel to ensure compliance with relevant SHE requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health legislation, standards, and procedures by identifying, evaluating, and controlling workplace hazards and risks.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments, evaluate associated risks, and implement appropriate control measures to prevent workplace incidents.
• Ensure mandatory SHE notices, safety posters, Do's and Don'ts guidelines, and policy statements are displayed prominently to promote awareness of employees safety rights and responsibilities.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations to establish the sequence of events, identify immediate and root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive measures to address identified root causes, and monitor their effectiveness to prevent recurrence.