– Safety Officer

Position

Safety Officer

Department

EHS (Environment, Health & Safety)

Reporting To

Manager – HR

Qualification

 B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial, Safety or related Engineering discipline.

 Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS/PDIS), NEBOSH is mandatory.

 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.

 Experience in engineering, metal processing, automotive, or knife manufacturing industries is preferred.

 Hands-on knowledge of the Factories Act, Industrial Safety standards, and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Management

 Ensure implementation of all EHS policies and safety procedures across the plant.

 Conduct daily safety inspections and identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.

 Monitor compliance with PPE usage and safety regulations.

 Ensure safe work practices in production, maintenance, warehouse, utility, and contractor work areas.

Risk Assessment

 Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA).

 Prepare Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for critical activities.

 Recommend corrective and preventive actions to eliminate workplace hazards.

 Monitor implementation of safety improvements.

Incident Management

 Investigate accidents, near misses, first aid cases, and unsafe conditions.

 Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.

 Maintain accident investigation reports and safety records.

 Conduct incident review meetings with department heads.

Fire & Emergency Management





 Ensure proper maintenance and inspection of fire extinguishers, hydrants,

alarms, and emergency equipment.

 Conduct mock drills and emergency evacuation exercises.

 Coordinate with local Fire & Rescue Services whenever required.

Safety Training

 Conduct safety induction training for new employees, apprentices, trainees, and contractors.

 Organize periodic safety awareness programs and toolbox talks.

 Conduct training on PPE usage, emergency response, machine safety, and safe lifting practices.

Machine & Workplace Safety

 Verify machine guarding and interlock systems.

 Ensure safe operation of presses, grinding machines, CNC machines, heat treatment equipment, polishing machines, buffing machines, injection moulding machines, and material handling equipment.

 Monitor electrical safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) practices during maintenance activities.

Contractor Safety

 Ensure contractor employees comply with plant safety requirements.

 Verify contractor safety documentation and work permits.

 Monitor hot work, work at height, confined space entry, and electrical work permits.

Statutory Compliance

 Ensure compliance with applicable Factory Safety Regulations and EHS requirements.

 Maintain statutory safety records, registers, and documentation.





 Coordinate with government authorities during inspections and audits.

 Support internal and external safety audits.

Environmental Responsibilities

 Monitor waste disposal practices.

 Ensure safe handling and storage of chemicals, oils, lubricants, and hazardous materials.

 Promote environmental compliance and good housekeeping (5S).

Safety Reporting

 Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly EHS reports.

 Track safety KPIs such as:

o Near Miss Reports o First Aid Cases o Lost Time Injuries (LTI)

o Unsafe Acts & Conditions o PPE Compliance o Training Conducted o Corrective Action Closure

Required Skills

 Thorough knowledge of industrial safety practices.

 Good understanding of manufacturing processes and machine safety.

 Knowledge of Fire Safety, Electrical Safety, LOTO, Work Permit System, and

Risk Assessment.

 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

 Valuable communication and training skills.

 Ability to conduct audits and prepare reports.

 Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Knowledge

 ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System.

 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement practices.

 Emergency response planning.

 Safety audit methodologies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

 Zero fatal accidents.

 Reduction in first aid cases and near-miss incidents.

 100% PPE compliance.

 Timely closure of safety observations.

 Monthly safety training completion.

 Successful completion of statutory inspections and audits.

 Improvement in safety awareness and housekeeping standards.

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