SOP Manual for Safety Department

Written by SOP Team | Mar 4, 2021 12:17:29 PM

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
Some of the magazines and journals that will keep you track on:

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