• The Safety Officer is responsible for monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations.
• Developing measures to assure personnel safety.
• Conduct daily site visit and submit the site observation report
• Correct unsafe acts or conditions through the regular line of authority.
• May exercise emergency authority to prevent or stop unsafe acts when immediate action is required.
• Ensures there are safety messages in each Incident Action Plan.
• Review the Incident Action Plan for safety implications.
• Responds to employees’ safety concerns.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly report to the QHSE head.
• Investigate accidents that have occurred within incident areas.
• Ensure preparation and implementation of Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP).
• Inspects the site to ensure it is a hazard-free environment and leads all efforts to enhance safety.
• Conducts toolbox meetings.
• The safety officer reviews and approves all subcontractor’s safety plans if appointed for specific services.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity.
• 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.
• The Safety Officer maintains awareness of active and developing situations.
• Conducts investigations of all accidents and near-misses.
• Reports to concerned authorities as requested or mandated by regulations.
• Conducts job hazard analysis.
• Watches out for the safety of all workers and works to protect them from entering hazardous situations.
• Arranges for OSHA mandated testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants.
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics.
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures.
• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives
• Enforces safety guidelines.
• Trains and carries out drills and exercises on how to manage emergency situations.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BSc) in Safety Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification in Occupational Health & Safety.
• 2–3 years of experience as a QHSE Officer or in a similar role.
• Proven experience in occupational health and safety.
• In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation (e.g., OSHA/EPA) and relevant procedures.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials, workplace risks, and unsafe practices.
• Experience in preparing health and safety reports, policies, and procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail.
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