Safety Officer

Job Description

Job Purpose

The Safety Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe workplace and ensuring that employees follow all safety rules and procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct daily safety inspections in the production, warehouse, maintenance, and other work areas.
• Identify unsafe conditions and take action to correct them.
• Make sure employees use the required PPE, such as safety shoes, gloves, masks, helmets, and ear protection.
• Conduct safety induction, toolbox talks, and safety training for employees.
• Report and investigate accidents, injuries, near misses, and unsafe incidents.
• Prepare and maintain safety reports and records.
• Check machine safety, machine guards, emergency stops, and electrical safety.
• Check fire extinguishers, fire alarms, emergency exits, and emergency equipment.
• Support fire drills and emergency evacuation drills.
• Make sure chemicals are stored and used safely.
• Monitor housekeeping and ensure work areas are clean and safe.
• Check safe working practices during maintenance and repair activities.
• Make sure contractors and outsourced workers follow company safety rules.
• Prepare and update risk assessments and safety procedures.
• Follow up on safety issues and make sure corrective actions are completed.
• Work with Production, Maintenance, QA, Warehouse, and HR teams to improve workplace safety.
• Report serious safety violations to management immediately.
• Promote safety awareness among all employees.

FMCG / Production Safety

• Monitor safety around production machines, mixers, ovens, conveyors, packing machines, freezers, and other equipment.
• Identify risks related to moving machines, hot surfaces, electrical equipment, manual handling, slips, trips, and falls.
• Ensure employees follow safe working procedures during production and cleaning activities.
• Support the production team in maintaining a safe working environment.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• NEBOSH IGC is required.
• IOSH or First Aid certification is an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years of safety experience, preferably in FMCG, food manufacturing, production, warehouse, or a similar industry.
• UAE experience is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of workplace safety rules and procedures.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Good proficiency in English and Hindi.
• Ability to work in a production environment.
• Good observation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Skills Description

Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge of workplace health and safety practices.
• Good understanding of risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct safety training and toolbox talks.
• Good report-writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to identify hazards and recommend practical corrective actions.
• Good knowledge of PPE, fire safety, emergency procedures, and workplace inspections.
• Good proficiency in English and Hindi is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong observation, problem-solving, and follow-up skills.

Job Details

Job Title

Safety Officer

Job Country

United Arab Emirates

Job City

Dubai

Job Role

Safety, Health & Environment (HSE)

Employment Status

Full time

Employment Type

Employee

Preferred Candidate

Career Level

Entry Level / Junior

Residence Location

United Arab Emirates

AlRashed Food Company

Food & Beverage Production Riyadh, Saudi Arabia http://www.alrashedfood.com/ ABOUT US Al Rashed Food Group is a part of the mighty Rashed Abdul Rahman & Sons Group, one of the leading industrial conglomerates in Saudi Arabia with operations spanning the Gulf countries and the Middle East. Rashed Abdul Rahman Al Rashed & Sons Group is one of the largest leading conglomerates in KSA and the Gulf Region. The Group is known for its various business contribu... tions to Saudi Arabia's infrastructure since 1950. Today, it continues to support the expansion and prosperity of the nation. As part of Group’s interest in accommodating the drastic economical and legal changes in the Kingdom, The Partners of Al Rashed Group strategically created Al Awael Investment Holding Company and its subsidiaries to be the umbrella under which Group’s businesses are currently structured and operated. The Group’s regional and local operations focus on eight key business areas which are Real Estate, Building Materials, Cement & Bulk Materials, Construction Materials, Contracting, Industrial Products, Automotive Products and Food Products resulting in a large and diverse range of companies. Furthermore, the Group is involved in large scale of direct and indirect investments and partnerships through its investment vehicles. Al Rashed takes pride in its product quality, business integrity, and diversified success. See more

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