Occcupational Safety and Health Specialist

SAFETY CONTROL and EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

• Verifies and evaluates incidents/accidents/near misses reported by the ERT, assists in determining the root causes and corrective actions taken to prevent recurrence.

• Assists ERTL in the conduct of investigation of incidents/accidents and near misses and discusses report and analysis to the CHSEC.

• Maintains an incident recording system (accident statistics, man-hours worked) and presents these during the CHSEC.

• Submits annual/quarterly/monthly reports to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office, the Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC), Department of Energy - RESHERR and other Agencies as needed.

• Identifies hazards (existing and potential), assesses risks, and implements controls to eliminate identified hazards.

• Maintains records of Health, Safety and activities and orientations, assists in emergency preparedness drills conducted and maintenance of firefighting facilities.

• Prepares emergency preparedness plans, programs and responses to ensure risks are managed and mitigated; includes these in the existing emergency preparedness response procedures.

• Monitors and enforces use of personal protective equipment and maintains a list of PPEs provided. 

• Prepares programs/activities in promoting housekeeping.

• Conducts regular and special HSE inspections in coordination with grids and prepares inspection reports that are transmitted to the respective ERT for reference/action.

• Facilitates the conduct of Work Environment Measurement (WEM) on his/her Area/s of Responsibility. Maintains records on WEM and identifies controls to reduce or eliminate hazards identified.

CAPACITY BUILDING on OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND HEALTH

• Coordinates with HR regarding OSH orientation and training programs, monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of training programs in coordination with the Company Nurse and Department Heads.  

• Conducts safety lectures/trainings to contractors and employees regarding hazards to which they are exposed and conduct familiarization of work environment. 

• Plans and implements the Annual Safety Competition in coordination with HRQ; assists   ERT in the conduct of first aid refresher courses prior to safety day.

• Evaluates equipment and design systems for mitigation support in areas of safety.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 1 year of relevant experience in OSH; preferably an OSH Practitioner (accredited by the Bureau of Working Conditions – DOLE); 

• Preferably with working experience in the power industry

• Must have completed the 40-hour Basic Occupational Safety and Health Training Course as prescribed by the Bureau of Working Conditions;

• Bachelor’s Degree Holder in Engineering (ME/IE/CE/EE/SE) or Nursing or any degree relevant to the job.

• Preferably a Registered Engineer or a Registered Nurse

• 1 vacant position available in Bugallon, Pangasinan