Background

Adroit Engineering Construction Limited, a growing and dynamic construction company, is inviting applications for suitable and motivated individuals for the position of Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Intern to be based in Lusaka and flexible to travel outside Lusaka when needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Healthy, Occupational Health Management or equivalent. Skills in Risk management/assessment will be an added advantage.
• Grade 12 Certificate
• Safety and Environmental Certifications as required
• Minimum of 1 years of experience within Health & Safety in a Construction environment will be an added advantage
• Good communication and report - writing skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team and independently

Key Responsibilities

The employee shall but not be limited to:

• Supporting the development of OHS policies and programs
• Advising and instructing on various safety-related topics
• Conducting risk assessment and enforcing preventative measures
• Review existing policies and measures and update them according to legislation
• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g., not using personal protective equipment)
• Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances, etc.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
• Responsible for supporting the development of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and programs, advising and instructing on various safety-related topics, conducting risk assessments and enforcing preventative measures.

• Supporting the development of OHS policies and programs
• Advising and instructing on various safety-related topics
• Conducting risk assessment and enforcing preventative measures
• Review existing policies and measures and update them according to legislation
• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g., not using personal protective equipment)
• Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances, etc.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
• Responsible for supporting the development of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and programs, advising and instructing on various safety-related topics, conducting risk assessments and enforcing preventative measures.

• Risk management/assessment
• Good communication
• Report - writing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team and independently

• Degree in Environmental Healthy, Occupational Health Management or equivalent
• Grade 12 Certificate
• Safety and Environmental Certifications as required