Safety Officer

Job Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies and procedures at the project site.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, client requirements, and project safety standards.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
• Ensure proper use of PPE by all workers, staff, and visitors.
• Conduct Toolbox Talks, Safety Induction, and Safety Training for workers and site personnel.
• Prepare and maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, checklists, and records.
• Monitor safety practices for activities such as excavation, scaffolding, lifting, work at height, electrical work, hot work, and confined spaces.
• Issue and monitor Permit to Work (PTW) as required for high-risk activities.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe occurrences and prepare reports.
• Recommend and monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct emergency preparedness drills such as fire, evacuation, and rescue drills.
• Inspect fire extinguishers, firefighting equipment, first-aid facilities, scaffolding, ladders, lifting tools, and other safety equipment.
• Coordinate with project management and site teams to ensure safe execution of construction activities.
• Maintain records of safety statistics, inspections, training, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and safe access/egress throughout the project site.
• Support internal and external HSE audits and ensure timely closure of observations.
• Promote a strong safety culture among employees, contractors, and subcontractors.