Safety Officer responsibilities
- Supporting the development of OHS policies and programs
- Advising and instructing on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)
- Conducting risk assessment and enforcing preventative measures
Safety Officer Job Description Template
Job Brief
We are looking for a responsible Safety Officer to facilitate compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines. You will provide advice on measures to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations. You will also be on a constant lookout for violations.
The ideal candidate will be a responsible individual who swears by OSH regulations. Your work will be largely focused on prevention so you need to be conscientious and farsighted. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented and ready to act in emergencies.
The goal is to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of OHS policies and programs
- Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)
- Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
- Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation
- Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives
- Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)
- Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
- Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
- Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
- Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management
Requirements
- Proven experience as safety officer
- In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures
- Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
- Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
- Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
- Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Diligent with great attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics
- BSc/BA in safety management, engineering or relevant field is preferred
- Certificate in occupational health and safety
Jobs similar to Safety Officer
Safety Officer Job Description Examples
POSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Chief of Campus Safety or their designee, Campus Safety Officers are the main work force of the Occidental Campus Safety Department and are responsible for performing a wide variety of campus safety functions. Campus Safety Officers must exhibit discretion, a comprehensive knowledge of the law, and the highest ethical standards. Campus Safety Officers must be.....
TYPE OF RECRUITMENTOpen Competitive Job Opportunity (OC...EXAM NUMBER: Y3037D
FIRST DAY OF FILING: June 09, 2022 at 8:00 a.m., PTUntil the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.
No Out of Class Experience will be Accepted
COVID-19 VACCINATION MANDATE:All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as acondition of employment....
Performs security services, including electronic surveillance, and systematic manual Security Officers' rounds. Coordinates facility response to various potential problems for patients, employees, and visitors. Enforces policy & procedure, ensuring equitable enforcement. Follows guidelines and perpetual monitoring techniques, towards establishing a safe workplace for employees and a safe... env...
Safety Officer
Printful helps artists and entrepreneurs transform their ideas into thriving ecommerce businesses. We fulfill and ship custom clothing, accessories, and home & living items. We re one of the world s leading printing, warehousing, and fulfillment companies, and among the fastest-growing businesses in the US and Europe...
We started out in 2013 as a small team of 6 people in Latv...