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A Safety Officer in a steel fabrication plant is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing occupational health and safety (OHS) policies to prevent accidents and injuries in a high-risk manufacturing environment. They ensure compliance with local and national regulations (e.g., OSHA, Factories Act) and foster a "safety-first" culture among staff and contractors.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

- Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification: Conducting daily/weekly plant inspections, Job Safety Analyses (JSA), and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) to identify hazards related to machinery, welding, lifting, and hazardous materials.

- Compliance & Enforcement: Ensuring adherence to safety protocols, including machine guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and electrical safety.

- PPE Management: Enforcing the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (welding helmets, eye protection, safety shoes, etc.) and monitoring inventory.

- Incident Investigation: Investigating accidents, near misses, and injuries, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

- Training & Education: Conducting safety inductions for new hires/contractors, toolboxes talks, and fire safety/emergency response drills.

- Documentation: Maintaining safety records, incident reports, safety training documentation, and compliance registers as per regulatory requirements.

- Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs):



Reviewing and updating safety SOPs and ensuring proper storage and disposal of hazardous waste.

- Emergency Preparedness: Developing and testing emergency evacuation plans and managing first aid facilities.

- Contractor Safety: Reviewing subcontractor safety programs and monitoring their compliance on-site.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Safety/Mechanical) or a Diploma in Industrial Safety.

- Certifications: NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or state-approved safety certifications.

- Experience: 5+ years of experience in safety management, preferably in steel manufacturing or heavy engineering plants.

- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of OHSA standards, welding safety, structural stability, and industrial hygiene.

- Skills: Strong communication (to deliver training), report writing, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

- Physical Ability: Ability to work in a demanding manufacturing workplace.

Targeted Duties for Steel Fabrication

- Confined Space Monitoring: Supervising work inside tanks, boilers, or welding areas.

- Lifting & Rigging Safety: Certifying and inspecting overhead cranes and heavy lifting equipment.

- Welding/Hot Work Safety: Managing permits and inspecting hot work areas for fire hazards.

- Machine Guarding: Ensuring all cutting and fabricating machines have appropriate guards.

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📌 Safety Officer For Steel Fabricator - Raipur , Chhattisgarh
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