Safety Officer

About the Role

The Safety Officer is responsible for fostering a secure workplace environment by enforcing safety protocols, conducting regular inspections, ensuring adherence to legal safety requirements, investigating incidents, and encouraging a culture of safety throughout the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, protocols, and safety standards.
• Carry out daily safety audits to detect unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Ensure compliance with legislation including the Factories Act and State Factory Rules.
• Conduct safety induction sessions for new hires, contractors, and visitors.
• Lead regular toolbox talks, conduct mock emergency drills, and promote safety awareness programs.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and incidents; suggest corrective and preventive measures.
• Ensure proper use and compliance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) across departments.
• Manage issuance and compliance monitoring for various work permits, including Hot Work, Height Work, Confined Space, and Electrical Isolation permits.
• Coordinate fire safety measures, emergency responses, and evacuation drills.
• Maintain all necessary statutory registers, safety records, and EHS documentation meticulously.
• Serve as liaison with government bodies during inspections and audits.
• Supervise contractor safety adherence to company policies.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports and management information systems (MIS).

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Engineering or Science.
• Diploma or advanced diploma in Industrial Safety (e.g., DIS, ADIS, PGDIS, or equivalent certification).
• Between 3 to 8 years of experience as a Safety Officer in manufacturing, distillery, bottling, FMCG, chemical, or process industries.

Required Skills

• Thorough knowledge of industrial safety standards and statutory requirements.
• Strong understanding of fire safety protocols, risk management, and emergency preparedness.
• Competency in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Effective communication and training delivery capabilities.
• Proficient in MS Office and safety report documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-departmental teams.

Performance Indicators

• Achieve zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI).
• Lower the occurrence of unsafe acts and conditions.
• Maintain 100% compliance with statutory safety regulations.
• Ensure timely resolution of identified safety observations.
• Complete required safety training as scheduled annually.
• Successfully pass both internal and external safety audits.