Safety Officer
Summary
Oversee workplace safety at a manufacturing site in Kadi, India, by enforcing OSHA-style regulations, conducting inspections, and training staff to prevent accidents and ensure compliance.
Job Summary
We are
looking for a diligent and proactive Safety Officer to join our team. In
this role, you will be responsible for minimizing the risk of job-related
accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Your primary goal will be to develop a
culture of safety across the organization, ensuring all employees follow safety
regulations and policies, and that our workplace remains safe and compliant
with occupational health and safety laws.
Key Responsibilities
- Policy Implementation: Develop, implement, and
update workplace health and safety policies and procedures in accordance with
local and international regulations (e.g., OSHA).
- Inspections & Audits: Conduct regular workplace
inspections and safety audits to identify potential hazards and ensure
compliance.
- Risk Assessment: Assess risks and design
risk-reduction strategies for various operational activities.
- Training & Education: Organize and conduct safety
training sessions, drills, and on boarding orientations for employees and
contractors.
- Incident Investigation: Investigate workplace
accidents, near-misses, or injuries to determine the root cause and
provide actionable recommendations to prevent recurrence.
- Reporting: Maintain detailed records
of all safety-related incidents, inspections, and training. Prepare
official safety reports for management and regulatory bodies.
- Equipment Oversight: Ensure that all safety
equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, and
first-aid kits are properly maintained and utilized.
- Emergency Preparedness: Establish and manage
emergency response plans (e.g., evacuation plans for fires or natural
disasters).
Requirements and Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in
Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
- Certifications: Valid professional safety
certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA 30-hour, or equivalent).
- Experience: Proven experience as a
Safety Officer or in a similar compliance/safety role.
- Knowledge: Deep understanding of legal
health and safety guidelines and risk assessment methodologies.
- Skills:
- Excellent communication and
public speaking skills for conducting training.
- Strong observational skills
and attention to detail.
- Ability to remain calm and
lead during emergency situations.
- Proficiency in data
analysis and report writing.