Safety Officer

A safety officer ensures workplace health and safety by developing, implementing, and enforcing safety policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments and inspections, investigating accidents and near misses, maintaining compliance with regulations, providing safety training, and keeping detailed records.

Core responsibilities

Policy development and enforcement : Create and enforce health and safety policies to ensure compliance with legal and organizational requirements.

Inspections and audits : Conduct regular inspections of the workplace to identify hazards and audit existing safety programs for effectiveness.

Risk assessment : Evaluate operational processes and activities to identify potential risks and ensure effective control measures are in place.

Accident investigation : Investigate workplace accidents and incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.

Training : Organize and deliver safety training for employees to ensure they understand and follow safety procedures.

Record-keeping : Maintain accurate records, including injury logs, inspection reports, risk assessments, and meeting minutes.

Liaison and reporting : Communicate with management, HR, and other stakeholders on safety matters and report on safety performance.

Compliance : Stay up-to-date on current and new legislation and ensure the organization remains compliant.

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