Safety Officer Manager

Job Summary

The Occupational Health & Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory safety regulations, promoting a safe working environment, preventing workplace accidents, and maintaining safety documentation in accordance with the Factories Act, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Statutory Requirements

• Ensure compliance with

  Factories Act, OSHA, and other statutory safety regulations

  .
• Maintain all statutory safety records and registers as required by law.
• Liaise with

  government authorities

  during inspections and ensure timely compliance.

Workplace Safety Monitoring

• Conduct

  daily safety rounds

  in production, warehouse, and utility areas to identify hazards.
• Monitor proper

  use of PPE

  by employees and contractors.
• Ensure

  firefighting equipment, alarms, and emergency exits

  are functional and regularly inspected.

Training & Awareness

• Organize

  safety induction training

  for new employees and contractors.
• Conduct

  periodic safety drills

  such as fire, evacuation, and first aid.
• Promote safety awareness through

  posters, toolbox talks, and safety campaigns

  .

Incident Management

• Record and investigate

  accidents, near-misses, and unsafe acts

  .
• Recommend

  corrective and preventive actions

  and ensure implementation.
• Maintain accident statistics and perform

  trend analysis

  .

Reporting & Audits

• Maintain accurate

  safety registers and statutory records

  .
• Prepare

  daily, weekly, and monthly safety performance reports

  .
• Support

  internal and external audits

  for safety compliance and certifications.

Documents & Registers to be Maintained

1. Accident / Incident Register
2. Near-Miss Register
3. First Aid Register
4. Safety Training Attendance Register
5. PPE Issue Register
6. Fire Equipment Inspection Register
7. Permit-to-Work Records (confined space, hot work, electrical work)
8. Mock Drill Records
9. Safety Committee Meeting Minutes
   

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Occupational Health & Safety / Industrial Safety / Engineering
• Knowledge of Factories Act, OSHA & industrial safety standards
• 25 years of experience in manufacturing (textile industry preferred)
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of workplace safety standards
• Excellent observation and reporting skills
• Good communication and training ability
• Ability to respond effectively during emergencies