Environment Health and Safety Officer

Role Summary:
Apollo Hospitals is seeking a dedicated and experienced Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Officer to ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations within our hospital facilities. The EHS Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring EHS policies and procedures to maintain a safe and healthy working environment for staff, patients, and visitors, and to minimize environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS policies and procedures tailored to hospital operations.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, safety audits, and inspections to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all national and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, including waste management, hazardous materials handling, and infection control standards.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures.
• Organize and conduct EHS training programs for all staff levels.
• Manage hospital waste disposal, including bio-medical waste, in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor and report on EHS performance metrics to management.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external agencies on EHS matters.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the organization.