Job Description – Safety Officer

Position

Safety Officer

Department

EHS (Environment, Health & Safety)

Reporting To

Manager – HR

Qualification

ï‚· B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial, Safety or related Engineering

discipline.

ï‚· Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS/PDIS), NEBOSH is

mandatory.

ï‚· Certification in First Aid and Fire Safety will be an added advantage.

Experience

 3–6 years of experience as a Safety Officer in a manufacturing industry.

ï‚· Experience in engineering, metal processing, automotive, or knife manufacturing

industries is preferred.

ï‚· Hands-on knowledge of the Factories Act, Industrial Safety standards, and

statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Management

ï‚· Ensure implementation of all EHS policies and safety procedures across the

plant.

ï‚· Conduct daily safety inspections and identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.

ï‚· Monitor compliance with PPE usage and safety regulations.

ï‚· Ensure protected work practices in production, maintenance, warehouse, utility, and

contractor work areas.





Risk Assessment

ï‚· Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA).

ï‚· Prepare Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for critical activities.

ï‚· Recommend corrective and preventive actions to eliminate workplace hazards.

ï‚· Monitor implementation of safety improvements.

Incident Management

ï‚· Investigate accidents, near misses, first aid cases, and unsafe conditions.

ï‚· Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

ï‚· Maintain accident investigation reports and safety records.

ï‚· Conduct incident review meetings with department heads.

Fire & Emergency Management

ï‚· Ensure proper maintenance and inspection of fire extinguishers, hydrants,

alarms, and emergency equipment.

ï‚· Conduct mock drills and emergency evacuation exercises.

ï‚· Coordinate with local Fire & Rescue Services whenever required.

Safety Training

ï‚· Conduct safety induction training for new employees, apprentices, trainees, and

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