Safety Coordinator

Job Description
We are seeking a responsible and proactive Safety Coordinator to support and implement workplace health and safety policies. The successful candidate will help ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, conduct site inspections, identify potential hazards, and promote a strong safety culture among employees and contractors.

Key Responsibilities
* Implement and monitor workplace safety policies, procedures, and practices.
* Conduct regular workplace inspections and safety audits.
* Identify potential hazards and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
* Ensure compliance with applicable workplace safety regulations and company requirements.
* Conduct safety briefings, toolbox meetings, and employee safety awareness training.
* Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and prepare reports.
* Maintain safety records, inspection reports, risk assessments, and relevant documentation.
* Monitor the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices.
* Coordinate with project teams, supervisors, contractors, and management on safety matters.
* Follow up on corrective actions to ensure timely closure of safety issues.

1. Gondola Safety Requirements
* Monitor the safe operation and use of gondola systems and suspended platforms.
* Verify that required risk assessments, safe work procedures, and permits are in place before work commences.
* Check that required inspection, maintenance, testing, and certification records for gondolas and associated equipment are current.
* Ensure operators and workers have the necessary training, authorisation, and competency for their assigned duties.
* Verify the use of suitable full-body safety harnesses and independent lifelines or other required fall-protection systems.
* Ensure compliance with approved safe working load limits and prevent overloading of gondola platforms.
* Monitor weather conditions and ensure operations are suspended when conditions exceed the equipment manufacturer’s limits or applicable safety requirements.
* Ensure emergency, rescue, and evacuation procedures are established and communicated to workers.
* Report unsafe conditions and ensure defective equipment is taken out of service until cleared for use.

2. Rope Access Safety Requirements
* Monitor rope access activities to ensure compliance with approved risk assessments, method statements, and safe work procedures.
* Verify that rope access technicians possess appropriate training, competency, and valid qualifications for their assigned duties.
* Ensure rope access equipment, including ropes, harnesses, connectors, descenders, and anchor systems, is inspected and maintained as required.
* Verify suitable anchor points, independent safety systems, and appropriate fall-protection arrangements before work begins.
* Ensure workers use the required personal protective equipment and follow approved rope access procedures.
* Ensure a suitable rescue plan, trained rescue personnel, and necessary rescue equipment are available before work commences.
* Monitor exclusion zones and dropped-object prevention measures to protect people below the work area.
* Stop work and escalate any unsafe rope access practices, equipment defects, or hazardous environmental conditions.

3. Work-at-Height Safety
* Conduct work-at-height inspections and verify that appropriate control measures are implemented.
* Ensure relevant permits, risk assessments, and safe work procedures are approved before high-risk activities commence.
* Coordinate with project managers, supervisors, gondola operators, and rope access teams to resolve safety issues.
* Monitor compliance with applicable WSH regulations, codes of practice, and company safety requirements.
* Follow up on corrective actions and maintain records of safety inspections and incidents.

Requirements
* Relevant qualifications or training in Occupational Safety and Health (WSH).
* Previous experience in a safety-related role is an advantage.
* Knowledge of workplace safety regulations, risk assessments, and hazard control measures.
* Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
* Able to work independently and conduct site inspections.
* Responsible, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining a safe working environment.
* Relevant safety certifications or licenses, where required.