Safety Officer

An electrical safety officer's responsibilities include preventing electrical accidents, ensuring safe installation and maintenance, conducting regular inspections, and keeping detailed records of tests and recommendations. They also develop and enforce safety policies, provide training, investigate incidents, and ensure compliance with all relevant electrical safety regulations.  Key responsibilities Hazard prevention: Prevent electrical accidents by identifying and correcting hazards in electrical systems, machinery, and work practices.  Installation and maintenance: Ensure the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.  Inspections and audits: Conduct periodic inspections of electrical installations (at least annually) to identify potential risks and ensure compliance.  Record-keeping: Maintain accurate records of all tests performed, inspections, and recommendations made, and make these available to inspectors when required.  Policy and procedure development: Create and update safety policies, protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for electrical work.  Safety training: Train employees on electrical safety procedures, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and how to recognize and avoid hazards.  Incident investigation: Investigate any accidents or near-misses to determine the root cause and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.  Compliance monitoring: Monitor and ensure that the organization complies with all local, state, and federal safety laws and regulations, such as those from OSHA.  Safety equipment management: Ensure that all safety-related equipment is in good working order and is used correctly.