Health & Safety Manager

JOB PURPOSE:
Ensure that DHL is the benchmark for health and safety excellence in the air express industry. Pro-actively identify, develop and implement practices, policies and procedures that will ensure DHL remains the leader in provision of health and safety to our employees, customers, DHL related. Drive occupational health and safety, fire safety, industrial hygiene and maintaining H&S management system.
Works with and supports country management in developing, implementing and monitoring the facilities overall health and safety system and initiatives
Identifying and mitigating safety risks from the business
YOUR TASKS:
Monitor, review and interpret existing and proposed changes to occupational H&S regulations, Leadership / Training / Communication / Initiatives.
Conducts inspection and assessment to evaluate the business performance in relation to Corporate H&S directives, guidelines and regulatory requirement.
Support risk assessment program, provide assistance, training and advice.
Manage the H&S Intelex management software and ensure incident reporting in accordance to local and DHL guidelines.
Report H&S incidents to Country SMT and Head of Regional Health & Safety.
Lead investigation for H&S incidents and recommend control measures.
Design, implement and conduct H&S training and PD sessions on a regular basis.
Analyse H&S statistics to determine trends and assist in identifying priorities for action.
Ensure timely reporting of monthly/quarterly/annual site reports per local and DHL requirements.
Ensure effective H&S committee and communication system are implemented at country level.
Leads business initiative to achieve external H&S certifications. (e.g. ISO 45001)
Develop and implement emergency response plans and serves as the emergency coordinator for major events.
Develop working relationships and open communication at all levels including external enforcing authorities and emergency services.
Working with Engineering, suppliers, local management and staff perform risk assessments on all proposed and new processes and equipment prior to and post implementation or installation.