Safety Officer
A Safety Officer, is in charge of making sure that employees follow health and safety regulations and supervising operations to promote the wellbeing of their team. Their duties include using safety research to create policies that eliminate workplace hazards, documenting accidents in the workplace and investigating the circumstances of an illness or injury.
The Safety Manager is responsible for continuously monitoring and adapting safety procedures and operations to ensure a safe and fully compliant work environment for all employees. The main duties and responsibilities for this position include:
•Monitor the removal of biological, physical or chemical hazards from a workplace
•Provide safety training for employees on policies, regulations and procedures
•Advise the company’s administrative team on safety issues and compliance in specific projects and operations •Inspect and verify company compliance with relevant safety regulations
•Maintain accurate and current records in accordance with guidelines
•Analyze incident reports, metrics and injury case studies in order to institute changes that lead to a safer environment
•A bachelor’s degree in environmental health and safety or a related field •In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards
•Strong interpersonal skills
•Ability to lead and teach a team
•Great attention to detail
•Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
•Ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms •Excellent organizational skills
