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Job Description – Safety Officer
Position
Safety Officer
Department
EHS (Environment, Health & Safety)
Reporting To
Manager – HR
Qualification
B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Mechanical, Industrial, Safety or related Engineering
discipline.
Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS/PDIS), NEBOSH is
mandatory.
Certification in First Aid and Fire Safety will be an added advantage.
Experience
3–6 years of experience as a Safety Officer in a manufacturing industry.
Experience in engineering, metal processing, automotive, or knife manufacturing
industries is preferred.
Hands-on knowledge of the Factories Act, Industrial Safety standards, and
statutory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Safety Management
Ensure implementation of all EHS policies and safety procedures across the
plant.
Conduct daily safety inspections and identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
Monitor compliance with PPE usage and safety regulations.
Ensure safe work practices in production, maintenance, warehouse, utility, and
contractor work areas.
Risk Assessment
Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA).
Prepare Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for critical activities.
Recommend corrective and preventive actions to eliminate workplace hazards.
Monitor implementation of safety improvements.
Incident Management
Investigate accidents, near misses, first aid cases, and unsafe conditions.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Maintain accident investigation reports and safety records.
Conduct incident review meetings with department heads.
Fire & Emergency Management
Ensure proper maintenance and inspection of fire extinguishers, hydrants,
alarms, and emergency equipment.
Conduct mock drills and emergency evacuation exercises.
Coordinate with local Fire & Rescue Services whenever required.
Safety Training
Conduct safety induction training for new employees, apprentices, trainees, and
contractors.
Organize periodic safety awareness programs and toolbox talks.
Conduct training on PPE usage, emergency response, machine safety, and safe
lifting practices.
Machine & Workplace Safety
Verify machine guarding and interlock systems.
Ensure safe operation of presses, grinding machines, CNC machines, heat
treatment equipment, polishing machines, buffing machines, injection moulding
machines, and material handling equipment.
Monitor electrical safety and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) practices during
maintenance activities.
Contractor Safety
Ensure contractor employees comply with plant safety requirements.
Verify contractor safety documentation and work permits.
Monitor hot work, work at height, confined space entry, and electrical work
permits.
Statutory Compliance
Ensure compliance with applicable Factory Safety Regulations and EHS
requirements.
Maintain statutory safety records, registers, and documentation.
Coordinate with government authorities during inspections and audits.
Support internal and external safety audits.
Environmental Responsibilities
Monitor waste disposal practices.
Ensure safe handling and storage of chemicals, oils, lubricants, and hazardous
materials.
Promote environmental compliance and good housekeeping (5S).
Safety Reporting
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly EHS reports.
Track safety KPIs such as:
o Near Miss Reports
o First Aid Cases
o Lost Time Injuries (LTI)
o Unsafe Acts & Conditions
o PPE Compliance
o Training Conducted
o Corrective Action Closure
Required Skills
Thorough knowledge of industrial safety practices.
Good understanding of manufacturing processes and machine safety.
Knowledge of Fire Safety, Electrical Safety, LOTO, Work Permit System, and
Risk Assessment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good communication and training skills.
Ability to conduct audits and prepare reports.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Knowledge
ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System.
5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement practices.
Emergency response planning.
Safety audit methodologies.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Zero fatal accidents.
Reduction in first aid cases and near-miss incidents.
100% PPE compliance.
Timely closure of safety observations.
Monthly safety training completion.
Successful completion of statutory inspections and audits.
Improvement in safety awareness and housekeeping standards.
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