JOB DESCRIPTION

Safety Officer – Construction

1. Position Details

Particulars

Details

Designation

Safety Officer – Construction

Department

Construction / Engineering

Industry

Construction & Infrastructure

Location

Project / Construction Site

Reporting To

Project Manager / Construction Manager / Management

Experience

2–6 Years in Construction Safety

Employment Type

Full-Time

2. Job Purpose

The Safety Officer will be responsible for implementing and monitoring all health, safety and environmental practices at the construction site. The position will ensure that construction activities are carried out safely and in compliance with applicable statutory requirements, company policies, safety procedures and project-specific safety standards.

The Safety Officer will proactively identify hazards, assess risks, implement preventive measures and promote a strong safety culture among employees, contractors and workers at the project site.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Site Safety Management

- Monitor day-to-day construction activities and ensure compliance with established safety procedures.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
- Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented promptly.
- Monitor compliance with approved Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Safe Work Procedures.
- Ensure proper barricading, signage and safe access/egress at the construction site.
- Maintain good housekeeping standards throughout the project.

B. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

- Ensure all employees, contractors and workers use appropriate PPE.
- Identify PPE requirements based on the nature of work.
- Monitor the availability, condition and proper use of helmets, safety shoes, safety harnesses, gloves, goggles, reflective jackets and other required PPE.
- Conduct regular PPE compliance inspections.

C. Work at Height Safety

- Monitor all activities involving work at height.
- Ensure proper use of full-body safety harnesses and lifelines.
- Inspect scaffolding, ladders, platforms and working-at-height arrangements.
- Ensure proper guardrails, toe boards, safety nets and barricades are provided wherever required.
- Prevent unauthorized or unsafe work at height.

D. Scaffolding & Formwork Safety

- Inspect scaffolding before use and periodically thereafter.
- Ensure scaffolding is properly erected, secured, accessed and maintained.
- Monitor formwork and shuttering activities for safety compliance.
- Ensure unsafe scaffolds and temporary structures are immediately isolated and corrected.

E. Excavation & Civil Work Safety

- Monitor excavation, trenching and earthwork activities.
- Ensure proper barricading and safe access around excavated areas.
- Check for risks related to collapse, underground utilities, water accumulation and falling materials.
- Ensure appropriate precautions are taken during foundation and structural works.





F. Electrical Safety

- Monitor temporary and permanent electrical installations at the site.
- Ensure proper earthing, ELCB/RCCB protection, cable management and electrical safety practices.
- Inspect electrical panels, cables, tools and equipment.
- Ensure damaged electrical equipment is immediately removed from service.

G. Lifting & Material Handling

- Monitor crane, hoist, lifting equipment and material-handling activities.
- Ensure lifting equipment and accessories are inspected and properly maintained.
- Verify safe lifting practices and appropriate lifting plans where required.
- Ensure only trained and authorized personnel operate lifting equipment.

H. Fire & Emergency Safety

- Ensure adequate fire extinguishers and firefighting equipment are available at appropriate locations.
- Conduct periodic inspection of fire safety equipment.
- Maintain emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures.
- Organize mock drills and emergency response training.
- Ensure emergency contact numbers and procedures are displayed at the site.

I. Safety Training & Awareness

- Conduct site safety induction for new employees, workers and contractors.
- Conduct toolbox talks and regular safety awareness programs.
- Train workers on PPE, work-at-height safety, electrical safety, fire safety and emergency procedures.
- Promote safe working practices and develop a positive safety culture.

J. Incident & Accident Management

- Immediately respond to accidents, incidents and near-miss cases.
- Assist in first response and emergency arrangements.
- Conduct preliminary investigation of accidents and near misses.
- Prepare incident/accident reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain records of incidents, near misses and safety observations.
- Follow up to ensure corrective actions are closed.

K. Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain daily, weekly and monthly safety inspection reports.
- Maintain PPE issue and inspection records.
- Maintain toolbox talk and safety training records.
- Maintain accident, incident and near-miss registers.
- Prepare safety statistics and reports for management.
- Maintain records of statutory inspections and safety-related documents.

L. Contractor Safety

- Monitor safety compliance of contractors and subcontractors.
- Ensure contractor workers receive safety induction before commencing work.
- Verify required PPE, competency and safety documentation.
- Conduct regular contractor safety inspections.




- Report and escalate repeated safety violations to management.

4. Statutory & Compliance Responsibilities

- Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety requirements.
- Monitor compliance with applicable construction safety regulations and statutory requirements.
- Coordinate with management, project teams and external authorities whenever required.
- Ensure required safety permits, registers, inspection records and certificates are maintained.
- Stay updated on changes in applicable safety legislation and standards.

5. Required Qualifications

- Diploma / Degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Safety, Fire & Safety or a related field.
- Recognized Safety Officer / Industrial Safety qualification will be preferred.
- Relevant construction safety certifications will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of applicable Indian construction safety regulations and standards.

6. Experience

- 3–6 years of relevant experience in construction/project/site safety.
- Experience in building construction, civil construction, infrastructure or similar projects preferred.
- Candidates with experience handling multiple contractors and large construction sites will be preferred.

7. Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of construction site safety practices.
- Risk identification and hazard assessment.
- Good knowledge of PPE and safety equipment.
- Knowledge of work-at-height, scaffolding, excavation and lifting safety.
- Knowledge of fire and emergency response procedures.
- Accident/incident investigation skills.
- Good communication and training skills.
- Ability to enforce safety procedures firmly and professionally.
- Good documentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to work independently at a construction site.

8. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Reduction in accidents and near-miss incidents.
- PPE compliance at the project site.
- Closure of safety observations and corrective actions.
- Completion of scheduled safety inspections.
- Toolbox talks and safety training compliance.
- Contractor safety compliance.
- Emergency preparedness and mock-drill performance.
- Compliance with statutory safety requirements.
- Maintenance of safety documentation and records.

9. Personal Attributes

- Robust sense of responsibility towards workplace safety.
- Alert and proactive approach.
- Good leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to handle pressure and emergency situations.
- Willingness to work at construction/project sites.
- Strong commitment to maintaining a zero-accident safety culture.

10. Job Objective

To ensure that every construction activity is carried out safely, systematically and in compliance with applicable safety standards, while protecting employees, contractors, visitors, property and the environment

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Safety Officer – Construction (Mysuru)
🏢 Eagle Construction
📍 Mysuru