Safety Officer Job Description

The safety officer has the responsibility of determining whether regulations, workplace practices, or equipment are adequate for the prevention of accidents, injuries, or illnesses.

The safety officer acts as the senior safety manager and is accountable for the implementation and enforcement of safety and health program within the organization.

The safety officer may be an individual or a team of individuals with safety expertise.

These individuals must be trained in occupational safety and health, and responsible for the development and review of safety and health policies, procedures, and plans.

The safety officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety laws and regulations, and enforces compliance through investigations, warnings, suspensions, and terminations.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Safety Officer who is passionate about safety and has a strong desire to help others. The Safety Officer will be responsible for creating and implementing safety programs, conducting safety audits, and investigating accidents. The Safety Officer will also be responsible for educating employees on safety procedures and promoting a safe work environment.

Safety Officer Duties:

• Manage and oversee safety program for all staff
• Develop and implement safety solutions for employees
• Ensure that safety systems, policies, and procedures are in compliance with all applicable regulations
• Encourage staff to follow safety procedures
• Ensure that safety training programs are up to date
• Complete required safety training
• Obtain and maintain all permits needed
• Guarantee that all employees follow the safety policies
• Complete required safety training
• Oversee and coordinate with insurance/risk management companies
• Determine and implement corrective actions when safety violations occur
• Maintain safety records
• Ensure that all employees maintain required safety and training records
• Meet safety audit requirements
• Maintain job sites in a safe and clean condition
• Supervise and inspect job sites
• Oversee all safety and maintenance activities

Safety Officer Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all safety-related activities, including training materials development and review, and conducting site inspections
• Develop and manage company-wide safety programs, including training, job hazard analysis, and surveillance
• Implement company-wide safety initiatives, including safety management systems, safety committee, safety meetings, and safety audits
• Ensure procedures are followed, and that hazards are identified and addressed
• Research, monitor, and assess workplace hazards, and coordinate and administer safety and health programs
• Develop safety procedures and standards
• Maintain and update accident investigation reports
• Promote health and safety awareness among all employees
• Promote the use of all safety equipment, including personal protective equipment
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or safety studies
• 2+ years’ proven experience in safety management
• Strong understanding of regulatory guidelines (OSHA, OSHPD, etc.) and standards
• Excellent communication skills

[Our company] is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team because we believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, , , gender expressions, and ages. We’re also proud to support our veterans and reservists.