Health & Safety Intern - Johannesburg, South Africa - DHL

DHL

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

IT'S NOT JUST AN OPPORTUNITY TO GET ON THE CAREER LADDER.

IT'S AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP THE WORLD GET ON TOGETHER

Why do people call us the world's most international company? Is it because we operate in more countries than any other logistics provider? Is it because we invented cross border shipping over 45 years ago? Or is it, perhaps, because what we do connects people across the world. And the more we can connect people, the better life on earth becomes._
We love our role in the world. And we're looking for the right people to help us maintain and grow it. People like you._

Role Context

Responsible for implementing and enforcing a culture of Health and Safety within DHL Express ZA, perform and initiate all activities in support of health and safety initiatives; ensure effective and efficient compliance with local Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental regulations.

Key responsibilities

Ensure adherence and implement all relevant legal requirements and regulations
Maintain compliance and ensure legal appointments are up to date, legal systems, safety registers/ checklists are conducted, health and safety talks and committee meetings are conducted as required, contractors are managed
Enforce the Country's Health and Safety strategy, policies and standards in stations and gateways
Compile and review operational site risk assessments as and when required.
Utilise risk assessment results to facilitate the implementation of preventative and corrective measures.
Ensure that all nonconformances are timeously reported, investigated and attended to within the prescribed time.
Conduct injury investigations and accident reviews in line with company policies and procedures
Conduct internal risk audits in accordance with company policy and procedure to ensure good governance and compliance.
Administer Country facilities safety initiatives and lead continuous improvement efforts in those areas, utilizing effective communication skills (verbal and written).
Keep updated of local safety regulation changes that affect the DHL Express ZA.
Compile and report on, safety and health records and statistics and track the number of incidents and produce reports monthly for all gateways and stations.
Determine training needs and assist in delivery of training program
Ensuring Compliance with DHL Express ZA departments, contractors and stakeholders with SHE legislation and internal DHL Express SHE Policies and Procedures.
Manage the SHE subcontractor team assisting in delivery of SHE Programs
Assist in responding to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies and the public regarding Safety, Health, and Environmental issue.
Assist in implementation of ISO45001 and ISO14001