Key Result Areas • Develop and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive safety program at the research complex and satellite laboratories • Lead and supervise the safety personnel comprising of experts in technical safety, health safety, environmental safety, chemicals safety and safety training • Oversee the development of a safety manual for each laboratory completing commissioning and beginning operation • Take action if a laboratory does not meet all the safety requirements and if necessary, approve shut-down of the lab until safety requirements are met • Develop and lead a safety inspection/audit program to ensure safety measures are in place • Investigate and provide recommendations and lessons learnt from each safety incident and near miss incident in the research facilities and affiliated laboratories • Deliver presentations during executive meetings to highlight the safety program, point out any deficiencies and shortcomings as well as highlight any safety concerns • Oversee the safety training program being administered by the safety team and ensure the quality and effectiveness of the program • Participate, review and advise on lab designs and modifications, to ensure safety is built into the design, building safety systems, codes and standards are met, fire safety codes are met and chemicals, gases & toxic materials safety is incorporated