Safety Manager

GENERAL ROLE DESCRIPTION:

The Safety Manager is responsible for the development of the project safety, logistics, environmental and security program, implementing and maintaining relevant polices, property protection and assisting in support of environmental compliance programs for the construction site.  The Safety Manager also works with other parties likes Government Officials, Professional bodies to evaluate the safety programs of the contractors and the level of compliance with their contractual obligation for safety.

CORE FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direction, advice and guidance to Safety Inspector to implement the duty of occupational safety and health related matters
• Develop, maintain and implement in-house safety and environmental training programmes
• Liaise with internal and external parties such as Government Officials Professional bodies, operation team and other agencies to plan and monitor regular safety and environmental programmes
• Review the method statements and risk assessment from Contractors to ensure that hazards are identified and that sufficient controls are implemented
• Oversee periodic inspections for ensuring compliance with WDI and Statutory procedures and standards
• Monitors the progress of investigations into unsafe practices, accidents and incidents
• Review incident reports and corrective actions.  Advise the Contractor of revision for existing procedures
• Work with Risk Management team to identify loss exposures for the project and develop specific strategies for reducing the likelihood and severity of losses due to property damage, bodily injury to any part and environmental impairment
• Organize & host monthly safety committee meetings for safety performance review & topic discussion
• Cover irregular work hours including night works, dead early shift, weekend and holidays to ensure works are carried out in a safety manner

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree holder or above in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent
• Registered with the Hong Kong Labor Department as Safety Officer
• At least 10 years experience of construction site safety and logistic arrangement
• Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and projects
• Solid experience with major building contractors or developers
• In-depth knowledge of Hong Kong Occupational Safety and Health Regulations and practices
• Fluent spoken and written Chinese and English
• Strong interpersonal skills