Safety Officer

Job Summary:

     Establish and maintain a culture of safety excellence and safeguard compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. This comprises implementing effective safety programs and protocols, ensuring the availability and usability of safety equipment and promptly respond to employee safety concerns, provide guidance and support in resolving issues and improve overall safety performance.

Objective of this roles

Ø  Developing and implementing safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with local laws and regulations.

Ø  Ensuring the highest safety compliance standards and a healthy work setting for staff, visitors and vendors.

Ø  Monitoring and staying updated on safety regulations, codes and standards applicable to the industry.

Ø  Supporting emergency preparedness and response efforts, including developing evacuation plans and procedures.

Ø  Investigating accidents, incidents and near-miss events to determine root causes and implementing corrective measures to prevent a recurrence.

Ø  Collaborating with cross-functional departments/teams to promote safety initiatives and ensure the integration of safety practices into daily operations.

Ø  Establishing and maintaining effective communication channels with external organizations, such as government bodies, safety organizations and insurance companies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ø  Develop, implement and maintain strategies, plans and procedures to protect employees, property and facilities from workplace health and safety hazards.

Ø  Assess workplace hazards and risks and implement appropriate measures to mitigate them.

Ø  Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential safety issues and ensure compliance with established safety protocols.

Ø  Investigate incidents and accidents, determine root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Ø  Provide regular safety training sessions and organize impactful safety campaigns to promote awareness.

Ø  Maintain accurate records and documentation for safety inspections, incidents and training.

Ø  Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety strategies, plans and procedures, and adjust as needed.

Ø  Provide guidance and support to management and employees on safety-related matters.

Ø  Stay updated about emerging safety trends, regulations and best practices to ensure continuous improvement.

Ø  Prepare a proposal recommendation to upper management about new emerging safety trends, regulations and best practices that the company can implement to improve overall safety performance.

Ø  Organize company-wide meetings to discuss general healthcare tips and recommendations by evaluating company employee’s health related to their work environment.

Required skills and qualifications

Ø  Bachelor’s degree in safety, Environment, health and safety (EHS), Occupation health and safety

Ø  Preferable with safety role experience (also includes zero experience)

Ø  Preferable with Relevant certifications

Ø  Proficiency in safety auditing, inspection and identifying hazards.

Ø  Well-versed in creating emergency response plans tailored to various scenarios.

Ø  Familiar with compliance with OSHA standards and other relevant safety regulations.

Ø  In-depth knowledge of safety regulations, standards and best practices.

Ø  Expertise in using and inspection of safety equipment like fire extinguishers, eye protection and hazardous material protection.

Ø  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Ø  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels.

Ø  Attention to detail and the ability to enforce safety procedures and protocols.