Safety Officer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Safety Officer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Plan and implement OHS policies and programs
Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics
Prepare educational seminars and webinars on a regular basis
Identify process bottlenecks and offer timely solutions
Check if all the employees are acting in adherence with rules and regulations
Prepare and present reports on accidents and violations and determine causes
Oversee workplace repair, installations and any other work that could harm employees' safety
Review existing policies and procedures
Adhere to all the rules and regulations
Work with HR to set up a new employee on-boarding process for safety
Conduct risk assessment
Enforce preventative measures

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Safety Officer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Safety Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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