 The Safety Officer is responsible for monitoring

and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations.

 Developing measures to assure personnel safety.
 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.
 The Safety Officer maintains awareness of active
and developing situations.
 Ensures there are safety messages in each
Incident Action Plan.
 Participate in planning meetings to identify any
health and safety concerns inherent in the
operations daily work-plan.
 Review
 the Incident Action Plan for safety
implications.
 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.
 Conducts toolbox meetings.
 A HSE Officer is part of the project safety council and leads
all efforts to enhance safety.
 The safety officer reviews and approves all subcontractors
safety plans.
 Verifies that injury logs and reports are completed and
submitted to related government agencies.
 Verifies that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe
for use.
 Promotes safe practices at the job site.
 Enforces safety guidelines.
 Trains and carries out drills and exercises on how to
manage emergency situations.
 Conducts investigations of all accidents and near-misses.
 Reports to concerned authorities as requested or
mandated by regulations.
 Conducts job hazard analysis.
 Establishes safety standards and policies as needed.
 Watches out for the safety of all workers and works to
protect them from entering hazardous situations.
 Responds to employees’ safety concerns.
 Coordinates registration and removal of hazardous
waste.
 Serves as the link between state and local agencies and
contractors.
 Receives reports from and responds to orders issued
by Department of Labor.
 Arranges for OSHA mandated testing and/or evaluations
of the workplace by external agencies/consultants.
 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.
 Carry out PTW Monitoring and review