Road Safety Officer

About the Job 

The Road Safety Officer supports the implementation of road transport safety strategies and ensures compliance with the Lafarge’s Transport Safety policy. The officer is responsible for monitoring driver performance, ensuring vehicle safety, coordinating training programs, and promoting a strong safety culture across all logistics operations.

What you'll be doing

Road Safety Management

• Support the Logistics Safety Manager in implementing road safety standards and programs.
• Monitor road transport operations to identify and mitigate risks.
• Conduct journey risk assessments and route hazard mapping.
• Track and review driver performance using tools such as IVMS and AI in-cab cameras.

Driver Engagement & Compliance

• Ensure that all drivers undergo pre-load fitness checks and possess valid credentials.
• Coordinate driver training, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and re-certifications.
• Follow up on infractions, near-misses, and unsafe behaviours, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Support implementation of driver recognition or consequence management process.

Incident Management & Investigation

• Conduct preliminary investigations for road traffic and on-site incidents, including scene documentation.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and contribute to lessons learned reports.
• Ensure closure of incident corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Vehicle & Equipment Safety

• Conduct vehicle inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Monitor use of safety devices (e.g., speed limiters, proximity sensors, seat belts, reverse alarms, etc.).
• Support maintenance and calibration schedules for safety-critical equipment.

Safety Reporting & Documentation 

• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, trainings, and incidents.
• Generate weekly/monthly safety performance reports for review by the Logistics Safety Manager.
• Input data into safety dashboards and participate in performance reviews.

Stakeholder Engagement & Awareness

• Liaise with transporters, drivers, and depot personnel to ensure safety requirements are understood and followed.
• Promote safety campaigns and awareness events.
• Encourage active participation in safety observations and reporting

Who you'll be working with 

Direct Reports

• Vehicle Inspection Officers & Traffic Marshals
• Safety Operatives

Key Stakeholders/ Relationships

• All staff
• Drivers
• Transporters
• Traffic regulatory agents

What we are looking for:

• Degree in any related disciline 
• Minimum 3 years work experience in a similar role
• Minimum professional certification required from the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON)
• National Road Transport Safety Regulations – Strong understanding of local (e.g., FRSC)
• Journey Management and Route Risk Assessment – Knowledge of journey planning tools, hazard mapping, and implementation of route-specific controls.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Control – Knowledge of risk assessment techniques and implementation of effective control measures in transport environments.
• Emergency Response and Accident Scene Management – Knowledge of protocols for managing road incidents, securing accident scenes, and ensuring first-response coordination.
• Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) – Exposure to Safety Management Systems. E.g. ISO 39001
• Vehicle Safety Systems – Familiarity with technologies such as in-vehicle monitoring systems (IVMS), AI dashcams, speed limiters, proximity sensors, and other onboard safety devices.
• Driver Behaviour Monitoring and Analytics – Ability to interpret and act on data from driver performance tools to improve road behaviour and reduce risk.
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis – Skilled in investigation techniques, use of RCA tools like the 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, or Fault Tree Analysis to uncover systemic issues.
• Use of Safety Dashboards and Reporting Tools – Proficiency in using tools like Excel, or other digital platforms for safety data management and reporting. 

Competencies & Behaviours 

• Safety Leadership – Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and influences others to prioritize safety in all operations.
• Accountability – Takes responsibility for actions and outcomes, ensures compliance with procedures.
• Attention to Detail – Identifies safety risks and procedural deviations with precision.
• Proactive Mindset – Acts in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes.
• Communication – Communicates safety expectations and feedback clearly and effectively to all stakeholders.
• Team Collaboration – Works closely with drivers, transporters, and colleagues to promote a shared safety vision.
• Integrity – Adheres to ethical principles and safety standards at all times.
• Resilience – Remains composed and effective under pressure or during incident response.
• Continuous Improvement – Seeks out opportunities to improve road safety processes and performance.

Mobility Requirements 

• Frequent Travel