Safety Officer

1. Developing Safety Plans: Creating and implementing detailed safety plans for construction projects, which include risk assessments, hazard identification, and control measures. 2. Compliance with Regulations: Ensuring that the construction site adheres to local, state, and federal safety regulations, including OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines, and other relevant standards. 3. Conducting Safety Inspections: Regularly inspecting the site to identify potential hazards and unsafe practices, and ensuring corrective actions are taken. 4. Training and Education: Providing safety training to workers, contractors, and supervisors to ensure they understand and follow safety procedures, including emergency evacuation, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and equipment handling. 5. Accident and Incident Investigation: Investigating accidents, injuries, or near misses on the site, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence. 6. Monitoring Equipment and Tools: Ensuring that all construction equipment, machinery, and tools are in proper working condition, and that safety features are in place. 7. Emergency Preparedness: Developing and implementing emergency procedures, such as fire drills, first aid, and evacuation plans, in case of accidents, fires, or other emergencies. 8. Safety Documentation: Keeping accurate records of safety inspections, training, accidents, and other safety-related activities, and ensuring documentation is up-to-date. 9. Promoting a Safety Culture: Encouraging a culture of safety by leading by example, motivating workers to report hazards, and ensuring open communication about safety concerns. 10. Risk Assessment and Control: Evaluating the risk level of different tasks and suggesting appropriate control measures to reduce risk, including recommending PPE and safe work practices. 11. Enforcing Safety Standards: Ensuring that all personnel on-site comply with safety standards, and enforcing rules and regulations through disciplinary actions when necessary. Requirements: - Candidate must possess at least a Diploma/Degree in safety management, environmental health, industry safety, construction management, or a related field. - At least 3-5 years of experience in construction or safety-related roles. - Familiarity with risk assessment techniques, safety audits, and site inspection practices.