In Role & responsibilities

A) Site Safety Implementation & Monitoring

- Implement the project HSE plan and safety policies across all construction activities at site.
- Conduct daily site inspections and identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions; ensure timely corrective action.
- Monitor high-risk activities such as work at height, excavation, scaffolding, formwork and shuttering, concreting, crane and hoist operations, and hot work.
- Issue and control work permits (height work, hot work, confined space, excavation, electrical isolation).
- Ensure proper use of PPE by workers, staff and visitors; stop unsafe work when required.
- Verify secure installation and inspection of scaffolding, ladders, barricading, edge protection, safety nets and lifelines.

B) Risk Assessment & Planning

- Prepare and review Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) and method statements for site activities.
- Coordinate with site engineers during planning so that safety controls are built into work sequences and look-ahead schedules.
- Prepare and update the site emergency response plan, fire evacuation plan and mock drill schedule.

C) Training, Induction & Awareness

- Conduct safety induction for all new workers, staff and subcontractor personnel before they begin work.
- Deliver regular toolbox talks and safety awareness sessions; maintain attendance and training records.
- Promote a positive safety culture through campaigns, safety observations and recognition of good practice.

D) Incident Management & Reporting

- Investigate accidents,



near misses and dangerous occurrences; identify root causes and implement preventive actions.
- Report incidents to management, client and statutory authorities as required.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly HSE reports, safety statistics (LTIFR, TRIR) and MIS for management and government stakeholders.
- Ensure availability of first-aid facilities, trained first-aiders and emergency vehicle arrangements at site.

E) Compliance, Audit & Documentation

- Ensure compliance with the BOCW Act and Central Rules, Factories Act (where applicable), IS codes, National Building Code (NBC) safety provisions, and client / government HSE requirements.
- Maintain statutory registers, inspection checklists, equipment fitness certificates, and labour safety records.
- Support internal and external safety audits and ensure timely closure of observations and non-conformances.
- Verify safety compliance of subcontractors, including their labour, tools, machinery and PPE, before and during work.
- Check temporary electrical installations, DB panels, earthing, fire extinguishers and housekeeping across site and labour camps.
- Attend review meetings with the Project Manager,



clients and consultants and present safety performance and improvement plans.

Preferred Skills

- Strong knowledge of construction safety practices, statutory requirements and safety standards for building projects.
- 2 to 7 years of experience as a Safety Officer / Safety Supervisor on building construction projects (residential, commercial, institutional, sports complexes, etc.).
- Prior experience on government / public infrastructure projects is desirable.
- Experience in HIRA, JSA, permit-to-work systems, incident investigation and safety audits.
- Knowledge of fire safety, first aid and emergency response procedures.
- Good communication skills to train workers and coordinate with engineers, contractors and government officials.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) for reports, registers and MIS.
- Willingness to be based at the Karad project site.

Preferred candidate profile

- Education - Any Graduate with a recognised Safety qualification .
- Experience - 2 to 7 Years as a Safety Officer in Building Construction projects
- Software - MS Office Word, Excel (Mandatory)
- Industry - EPC / Civil Infrastructure / Real Estate / Government & Public Works Projects .
- Preference - Candidates with experience in government / sports complex or institutional projects will be given preference
- Certifications - Diploma in Industrial Safety / PGDIS / NEBOSH / Fire & Safety certification (Mandatory); OSHA, ISO 45001 or internal auditor training is an added advantage

📌 Safety Officer (Karad)
🏢 UNIVASTU
📍 Karad