Safety Officer

The main responsibility of the Safety Officer is to ensure that employees are following established policies and safety regulations and to help create safer work sites.

• Implement site safety plan and ensure all procedures are in line with the organization safety policies.
• Conduct Hazard Identification / Risk Assessment / Job Hazard Analysis and implement control measures.
• Conduct job site safety audits, including completion of documentation of compliance and corrective actions taken.
• Make regular inspections of the work area and equipment used by employees for safety compliance.
• Perform routine site safety inspections and reporting.
• Inspect the workplace and conditions to determine the presence of hazards.
• Make sure that employees are using the PPR required to safely perform the job task on hand.
• Conduct site employee toolbox talks prior to starting their duties.
• Review accidents and incidents to determine cause and implement plans to prevent reoccurrence.
• Investigate work injuries, document the findings and recommendations, and submit the reports to the related department.
• Report safety violations to Department Heads and the HR department.
• Raise non-compliance reports for any deviations in health, safety and environment rules and regulations.
• Administer the safety awareness program to ensure a safety culture among the workforce.
• Maintain safety statistics for the area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain all safety and health record‑keeping systems.
• Conduct safety orientation programs for new employees and sub‑contractors.
• Supervise medical facilities, medical records setup and retention, and set up procedures and training for emergencies, including serious accidents, fire evacuation.
• Review all subcontractor safety programs for compliance with BMECO policies and company safety instructions.
• Monitor the HSE activity and implement safe work practices (work at heights, lifting operations, electrical installations, material handling, hot work fire protection, and proper wearing of personal protective equipment).
• Follow procedures on accident investigations, injuries and near misses that take place on site.
• Develop health and safety policies to ensure the company is up to date with public health and employment safety legislation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of records and transactions.