JOB DESCRIPTION – SAFETY OFFICER

Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Designation: Safety Officer
Experience: Minimum 5 Years
Industry: Construction / Real Estate
Location: Project Sites – Coimbatore
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Project Head / Management

1. Job Purpose

The Safety Officer will be responsible for implementing and monitoring health, safety and environmental standards across construction project sites. The role involves ensuring compliance with company safety policies, statutory requirements and safe work practices, while identifying and controlling workplace hazards and preventing accidents and incidents.

The ideal candidate should have minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the construction/real estate industry, with strong hands-on experience in construction site safety management.

2. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Construction Site Safety

- Conduct regular safety inspections and site safety audits.
- Identify unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and potential hazards at construction sites.
- Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented within the required timeline.
- Monitor safety practices for civil, structural, electrical and other construction activities.
- Ensure safe working practices are followed by employees, contractors and labourers.
- Monitor high-risk activities and ensure appropriate safety controls are in place.
- Ensure proper barricading, signage and access control at construction areas.
- Monitor housekeeping and safe material storage at project sites.

B. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

- Ensure employees, workers and contractors use appropriate PPE at all times.
- Identify PPE requirements based on the nature of work.
- Monitor availability and proper usage of:
- Safety helmets
- Safety shoes
- Safety harnesses
- Gloves
- Safety goggles
- Reflective jackets
- Masks / respirators
- Other required protective equipment
- Conduct regular PPE inspections and replace damaged or unsuitable PPE.

C. Work at Height & High-Risk Activities

- Monitor safety arrangements for work at height.
- Ensure proper use of safety harnesses, lifelines and anchorage systems.
- Inspect scaffolding, ladders, platforms and working areas.
- Ensure proper safety measures for excavation, lifting, electrical work and other high-risk activities.
- Ensure permits and safety precautions are followed for applicable high-risk activities.

D. Toolbox Talks & Safety Training

- Conduct regular toolbox talks for workers and site teams.
- Conduct safety induction for recent employees, workers and contractors.




- Organize regular safety awareness sessions.
- Train workers on PPE usage, emergency procedures and safe work practices.
- Maintain proper records of safety training and attendance.

E. Safety Inspection & Reporting

- Conduct daily/weekly safety inspections as per the site safety plan.
- Prepare safety inspection reports and submit them to management.
- Maintain records of observations, violations and corrective actions.
- Track open safety observations until closure.
- Immediately report critical and life-threatening safety violations to the Project Head / Management.

F. Accident & Incident Management

- Respond immediately to accidents, incidents and near-miss cases.
- Conduct preliminary investigation of accidents and incidents.
- Prepare incident/accident reports.
- Identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain accident, incident and near-miss records.
- Monitor implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

G. Emergency Preparedness

- Ensure emergency response procedures are available and communicated at the site.
- Conduct emergency preparedness activities and mock drills where required.
- Ensure availability and accessibility of first-aid kits and emergency equipment.
- Coordinate with site management during emergency situations.
- Ensure emergency contact details are displayed at appropriate locations.

H. Contractor & Labour Safety

- Ensure contractors and subcontractors comply with company safety requirements.
- Conduct safety induction for contract workers.
- Monitor contractor safety performance.
- Ensure workers are provided with appropriate PPE and safety instructions.
- Take corrective action for repeated safety violations.
- Maintain contractor safety records and documentation.

I. Legal & Statutory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety laws, rules and regulations.
- Maintain required safety registers, records and documentation.
- Coordinate with management and external consultants/authorities during safety inspections.
- Monitor statutory requirements applicable to construction activities.
- Keep updated on changes in applicable safety regulations.

J. Environmental & Site Housekeeping





- Monitor proper disposal of construction waste.
- Ensure sites and labour camps are maintained in hygienic conditions.
- Monitor stagnant water, waste accumulation and other environmental/health hazards.
- Coordinate with site teams for preventive measures against health and safety risks.
- Promote safe and environmentally responsible construction practices.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Completion of scheduled safety inspections
- Closure of safety observations within defined timelines
- Toolbox talks conducted as per schedule
- Safety induction completion for new workers
- PPE compliance percentage
- Reduction in unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
- Near-miss reporting and corrective action closure
- Accident/incident prevention and response
- Emergency preparedness and mock drill compliance
- Contractor safety compliance
- Site housekeeping compliance
- Statutory safety compliance
- Timely submission of safety reports

4. Qualification

Essential:

- Diploma / Degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Safety, Fire & Safety or related discipline.

Preferred:

- NEBOSH / IOSH / OSHA or equivalent safety certification.
- Additional construction safety certifications will be an advantage.

5. Experience

- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
- Candidates with strong experience in the construction / real estate industry are preferred.
- Hands-on experience in managing construction site safety is highly desirable.

6. Key Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of construction site safety practices
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Knowledge of PPE and safety equipment
- Accident and incident investigation
- Good knowledge of work-at-height safety
- Scaffolding and excavation safety knowledge
- Fire and emergency safety awareness
- Good communication and training skills
- Strong inspection and reporting skills
- Ability to handle workers and contractors
- Strong follow-up and corrective action skills
- Good documentation and reporting skills
- Ability to enforce safety rules firmly and professionally

7. Personal Attributes

- High level of responsibility and alertness
- Strong safety-oriented mindset
- Proactive approach to hazard identification
- Good leadership and influencing skills
- Ability to work independently at project sites
- Strong discipline and integrity
- Ability to handle emergency situations calmly
- Willingness to travel between project sites when required

To Apply: WhatsApp - +91-XXXXXXXXXX or Mail to - [email protected]

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Safety Officer (Coimbatore)
🏢 Greenfield Housing India Private
📍 Coimbatore