Health and Safety officer

Duties and Responsibilities of a Safety Officer

A Safety Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring workplace safety, minimizing risks, and fostering a strong s

Who is a Safety Officer?

A Safety Officer is a professional responsible for monitoring workplace conditions, ensuring compliance wit

How to Become a Safety Officer?

To become a Safety Officer, you need relevant certifications such as:

• Diploma in Industrial Safety
• NEBOSH Certification
• Diploma in Fire and Safety
• BTech in Fire Engineering

Key Duties and Responsibilities of a Safety Officer:

• Conducting Safety Awareness through Tool Box Talks (TBT)
• Ensuring and Verifying Valid Work Permits
• Identifying and Recording Safety Observations
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
• Safety Inspection of Tools, Equipment, and Machinery
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Inspection
• Conducting Safety Training
• Displaying Safety Awareness Posters and Signage
• Organizing Safety Award Programs
• Implementing and Enforcing Safety Rules and Regulations
• Safety Meetings
• Occupational Safety and Health Policy Implementation
• Preparing the HSE Plan
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Conducting Safety Audits
• Accident Investigation and Reporting
• Safety Committee Meetings
• Preparing Work Method Statements (WMS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Reporting to Government Agencies
• Preparing Monthly Safety Reports

Skills

• Conducting Safety Awareness through Tool Box Talks (TBT)
• Ensuring and Verifying Valid Work Permits
• Identifying and Recording Safety Observations
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
• Safety Inspection of Tools, Equipment, and Machinery
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Inspection
• Conducting Safety Training
• Displaying Safety Awareness Posters and Signage
• Organizing Safety Award Programs
• Implementing and Enforcing Safety Rules and Regulations
• Safety Meetings
• Occupational Safety and Health Policy Implementation
• Preparing the HSE Plan
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
• Conducting Safety Audits
• Accident Investigation and Reporting
• Safety Committee Meetings
• Preparing Work Method Statements (WMS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Reporting to Government Agencies
• Preparing Monthly Safety Reports