The Welfare Officer in a coal mine is a statutory position that is responsible for fostering harmonious relations between management and employees, addressing grievances, and promoting a conducive working environment. They oversee welfare activities, assist in leave management, and implement measures to enhance the standard of living and well-being of the workers.
Role
Welfare Officer - Coal Mining
Requirements
- Work Experience (Range of years): 12-20 years
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain communication channels between management and employees to ensure harmonious relations.
- Address and bring to managements attention both individual and collective grievances for prompt resolution.
- Promote productive efficiency and better working conditions by helping employees adjust to their work setting.
- Assist in forming and supervising Works and Joint Production Committees, Co-operative Societies, and Safety-First and Welfare Committees.
- Guide and support these committees in their initiatives and activities.
- Encourage employee participation in welfare and safety programs to enhance overall well-being.
- Assist management in regulating the grant of leave with wages and explain related provisions to workers.
- Guide workers on the application process for leave and manage authorized absences effectively.
- Ensure workers are informed about their leave privileges and assist in addressing any related concerns.
- Advise management on welfare provisions such as housing, food, social and recreational facilities, sanitation, and education for employees children.
- Supervise welfare activities, including the education and training of employees, to ensure they meet statutory and organizational standards.
- Suspend of measures to improve the living standards and overall well-being of workers.
- Maintain records of day-to-day welfare activities and interventions.
- Prepare and submit an annual summary report of welfare activities to the Chief Inspector