3 NEW Job Opportunities at OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) is currently seeking for 3 Occupational Hygiene Inspectors II. OSHA is a Government Agency under...

3 Job Opportunities at OSHA – Occupational Hygiene Inspectors II 

3 Job Opportunities at OSHA – Occupational Hygiene Inspectors II 

Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA)

Occupational Hygiene Inspectors II 

About Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA)

Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) is a Government Agency under the Prime Minister’s Office (Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability). Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) is responsible to protect workers against potential hazards at workplaces that can cause occupational diseases and accidents. This duty is exercised through enforcing the implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 5 of 2003.

Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA)’s history goes back to 2001 when it was established as part of Government Programme to Improve Service Provision to the public which was implemented under the Executive Agencies Act No. 30 of the 1997

Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) has been established as a Government Agency for regulating occupational safety and health in Tanzania Mainland. OSHA has the responsibility to ensure that employees work in safer environments which is free from occupational diseases and accidents as per laid down procedures and standards.

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Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) has four main responsibilities including;

• To enforce the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 5 of 2003

• To advise the government on workplace safety and health issues as well as on policies, regulations and guidelines for safety and health management in the country including ratification of International Conventions on safety and health issues

• Increase awareness of stakeholders engagement in matters related to Safety and Health by providing a variety of training, including providing professional advice to stakeholders

• Conducting various researches concerning occupational safety and health issues in order to advise government on how to implement the mentioned legislation.

In order to achieve the stated objectives, Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) carry out various activities including:

•      Registering workplaces;
•     Conducting General Inspections and performing specific inspections, e.g. electrical safety inspections, pressure vessels and inspection of Lifting Appliances;
•     Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Risk assessment;
•     Scrutinization of workplace drawings to ensure that they meet minimum OHS standards;
•     Conducting accident investigations;
•     To conduct industrial hygiene surveys and measurements as well as;
•     To provide technical advice on occupational health and safety issues.

ADDRESS,

HEAD OFFICE

Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA)

P.O.Box 519,

Dar es Salaam

Fax : +255-22-2760552

Phone : +255-22-2760548/2760552

Email Address : [email protected]

OSHA 3 New Job Vacancies June 2022: OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE INSPECTOR II

Job Overview

POST: OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE INSPECTOR II – 3 POST

EMPLOYER: Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA)

APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2022-06-08 2022-06-21

Nursing Officers  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i.To prepare articles and manuals on Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics safety

ii.To provide inputs in the preparation of Business plan, Strategic plan and other policy formulation in relation to Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics Safety.

iii.To prepare and submit reports timely

iv.To carry out general walk through workplace inspections for the purpose of the establishment of compliance status

v.To carry out specific Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics inspections and recommend remedial measures for identified problems

vi.To carry out work environment measurements (Thermal stress, noise, light, dust, gases, fumes, aerosol, mist, vapour, radiation, indoor air quality, ventilation, efficiency etc.)

vii.To facilitate Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics trainings to workers and management

viii.To operate and maintain work environment measuring equipment

ix.To provide input for and Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics surveys and researches

x.To recognize, evaluate and control workplace hazards

xi.To provide input to Public Relations Office on Occupational Hygiene and Ergonomics issues to be delivered to media, Government agencies, workers and management

xii.To interpret scientific data collected during investigations and recommend appropriate control methods

xiii.To operate technical equipment for obtaining samples

xiv.To conduct follow up inspections to ensure corrective measures have been implemented

xv.To review relevant documents from workplace

xvi.To review existing and current Occupational safety and health literature

xvii.To performing any other related duties as may be assigned. 3 Job Opportunities at OSHA – Occupational Hygiene Inspectors II 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Bachelor Degree in Environmental Health Sciences, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental engineering, Occupational and Environmental Health or equivalent from a recognized Institution.

Occupational Hygiene Inspectors II REMUNERATION: 

Attractive package according to Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) salary scale, OSHAS 5

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