This article discusses “Safety Department and its SOP Manual”. Safety is the state of being "safe", the condition of being protected from harm or other non-desirable outcomes. Safety can also refer to the control of recognized hazards in order to achieve an acceptable level of risk.
Role and Responsibility of Safety Officers:
- The Safety Officer is responsible for monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations.
- Developing measures to assure personnel safety.
- Correct unsafe acts or conditions through the regular line of authority.
- May exercise emergency authority to prevent or stop unsafe acts when immediate action is required.
- The Safety Officer maintains awareness of active and developing situations.
- Ensures there are safety messages in each Incident Action Plan.
- Participate in planning meetings to identify any health and safety concerns inherent in the operations daily work-plan.
- Review the Incident Action Plan for safety implications.
- Investigate accidents that have occurred within incident areas.
- Ensure preparation and implementation of Site Safety and Health Plan.
- Inspects the site to ensure it is a hazard-free environment.
- Conducts toolbox meetings.
- A HSE Officer is part of the project safety council and leads all efforts to enhance safety.
- The safety officer reviews and approves all subcontractors safety plans.
- Verifies that injury logs and reports are completed and submitted to related government agencies.
- Verifies that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use.
- Promotes safe practices at the job site.
- Enforces safety guidelines.
- Trains and carries out drills and exercises on how to manage emergency situations.
- Conducts investigations of all accidents and near-misses.
- Reports to concerned authorities as requested or mandated by regulations.
- Conducts job hazard analysis.
- Establishes safety standards and policies as needed.
- Watches out for the safety of all workers and works to protect them from entering hazardous situations.
- Responds to employees’ safety concerns.
- Coordinates registration and removal of hazardous waste.
- Serves as the link between state and local agencies and contractors.
- Receives reports from and responds to orders issued by Department of Labor.
- Arranges for OSHA mandated testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants.
- Support the development of OHS policies and programs.
- Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.).
- Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures.
- Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation.
- Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives.
- Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)
- Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
- Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
- Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
- Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.
- Carry out PTW Monitoring and review.
Some of the international association of Safety Department:
- Fire Department Safety Officers Association
- Safety Professionals Association of India
- American Society of Safety Professional
- International Safety Equipment Association
- The National Association for EHS&S Management
- Association of State Dam Safety
- National Business Aviation Association
- The Association of Construction Health and Safety Management
- The Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association
- American Water Works Association
- The Association for Project Safety
- Japan Industrial Safety and Health Association
- World Nuclear Association
- The National Grain and Feed Association
- Mississippi Trucking Association
- Plastic Industry Association
- Automotive Research Association of India
- International Association of Fire Chiefs
- Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association
- Public Services Safety and Health Association
- Fire and Security Association of India
- The Football Safety Officers Association
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Canadian Fire Safety Association
- The Pakistan Biological Safety Association
- American Association of School Administrators
- Indian Steel Association
- Drug Information Association
- Fire Protection Association Australia
- American Heart Association
- Scottish Borders Housing Association
International Standard related to this industry:
- ISO 45001: 2018
- ISO 9001: 2015
- ISO 14001: 2015
- ISO 9001: 2008
- ISO 22000: 2005
- ISO 22000: 2018
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