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By Health & Safety Last updated Aug 14, 2018 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES WORKER SAFETY

The Duties of a Safety O cer varies depending on the company, organization, sector, etc.

This article will list to you some of the major Duties of a Safety O cer you may come in
contact with while working as a Safety O cer in any organization or when attending and
interview for the post of a Safety O cer.

Are you preparing to work as a Safety O cer in any organization/establishment?

Then keep yourself abreast with these duties.

You may be ask in your next interview, so read it carefully to assimilate it.
Here are 40 duties of a safety o cer:
1. The Safety O cer is responsible for monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe
situations.

2. Developing measures to assure personnel safety.

3. Correct unsafe acts or conditions through the regular line of authority.

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4. May exercise emergency authority to prevent or stop unsafe acts when immediate action is
required.

5. The Safety O cer maintains awareness of active and developing situations.

6. Ensures there are safety messages in each Incident Action Plan.

7. Participate in planning meetings to identify any health and safety concerns inherent in the
operations daily work-plan.

8. Review the Incident Action Plan for safety implications.

9. Investigate accidents that have occurred within incident areas.

10. Ensure preparation and implementation of Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP).

11. Inspects the site to ensure it is a hazard-free environment.

12. Conducts toolbox meetings.

13. A HSE O cer is part of the project safety council and leads all e orts to enhance safety.

14. The safety o cer reviews and approves all subcontractors safety plans.

15. Veri es that injury logs and reports are completed and submitted to related government
agencies.

16. Veri es that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use.

17. Promotes safe practices at the job site.

18. Enforces safety guidelines.

19. Trains and carries out drills and exercises on how to manage emergency situations.
20. Conducts investigations of all accidents and near-misses.

21. Reports to concerned authorities as requested or mandated by regulations.

22. Conducts job hazard analysis.

23. Establishes safety standards and policies as needed.

24. Watches
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hazardous situations.

25. Responds to employees’ safety concerns.

26. Coordinates registration and removal of hazardous waste.

27. Serves as the link between state and local agencies and contractors.

28. Receives reports from and responds to orders issued by Department of Labor.

29. Arranges for OSHA mandated testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external
agencies/consultants.

30. Support the development of OHS policies and programs.

31. Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.).

32. Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures.

33. Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation.

34. Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives.

35. Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not
using protective equipment)

36. Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.

37. Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy

38. Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker’s compensation
claims

39. Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.
40. Carry out PTW Monitoring and review

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4 Comments

Tajir Khan Says  2 months ago

Thanks And Notify me All about Safety

Bala Says  1 month ago

There is no limit for safety and safety o cer. Safety is like a ocean… We have to learn more and more…

Mpho Mashiane Says  1 month ago

 Thanks a mil much appreciated, do you perhaps have something to share relating to SHE awareness in
the workplace?

Biswa Says  1 month ago

I need a pdf of all this can u send it to my mail – biswajeet.pathak@gmail.com

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