Safety Officer

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Preferred candidate profile

Key Responsibilities:

1. Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to Factories Act, 1948, and local safety regulations.
  
• Maintain all statutory records related to safety, health, and environment.
  
• Coordinate with authorities during audits or inspections (e.g., DISH, MPCB).
  

2. Safety Audits & Risk Assessment:

• Conduct periodic workplace safety inspections and risk assessments.
  
• Identify hazards and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  
• Maintain safety scorecards and incident logs.
  

3. Training & Awareness:

• Conduct safety induction for new employees, contractors, and visitors.
  
• Organize toolbox talks, mock drills (fire, chemical spill, evacuation).
  
• Promote a safety-first culture through campaigns and workshops.
  

4. Incident Management:

• Investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe practices.
  
• Prepare reports (FIR, root cause analysis, corrective actions).
  
• Ensure timely reporting to statutory bodies and management.
  

5. Emergency Preparedness:

• Maintain emergency response plans and fire safety systems.
  
• Ensure availability and readiness of first-aid kits, PPEs, and fire extinguishers.
  
• Liaison with local fire station, hospitals, and emergency services.
  

6. Monitoring & Reporting:

• Track safety KPIs: LTI, TRIR, first aid cases, unsafe acts.
  
• Maintain updated MSDS for chemicals and hazardous materials.
  
• Prepare monthly safety reports for management review.
  

7. Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain documentation for ISO 45001, EMS (14001), and audits.
  
• Ensure safe practices in machine operation, confined space entry, hot work, etc.
  
• Enforce permit-to-work (PTW) system.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Education:

  Diploma / Degree in Engineering + Industrial Safety (recognized by DGFASLI / State Govt.)

• Experience:

  25 years in EHS/Safety role in manufacturing industry

• Certifications:

  ISO 45001 / NEBOSH (preferred)

• Skills:

• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations
  
• Risk analysis, root cause identification
  
• Good communication & training delivery
  
• Report writing & incident documentation