Jade J

Construction Health & Safety Officer

Baywest Property • Fulltime

Mar 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 8 mos

Experienced Construction Health and Safety Officer responsible for overseeing occupational health and safety compliance across residential property development and construction projects at Baywest Property Development. Specialising in construction safety management, hazard identification, risk assessments, workplace inspections, contractor compliance, incident investigations, and the implementation of preventative safety measures. Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive Health and Safety Files, Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Fall Protection Plans, Emergency Preparedness Plans, Toolbox Talks, Safety Inductions, Legal Appointments, and Inspection Registers in accordance with the South African Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and applicable Construction Regulations. Key Responsibilities and Achievements: Developed and maintained comprehensive Health and Safety documentation for residential construction projects. Conducted regular site safety inspections, hazard identification, and risk assessments. Monitored subcontractor compliance with occupational health and safety requirements. Prepared and maintained task-specific risk assessments, method statements, and safe working procedures. Conducted safety inductions, toolbox talks, and workplace safety awareness activities. Inspected scaffolding, ladders, personal protective equipment, and construction equipment. Managed incident reporting, investigations, and corrective action documentation. Maintained legal compliance records, contractor safety files, and inspection registers. Assisted with emergency preparedness, fire prevention, and fall protection requirements. Promoted safe working practices and continuous improvement in construction site safety management. Professional Expertise: Practical experience in managing Health and Safety requirements.