Safety management duties encompass a wide range of responsibilities focused on creating and maintaining a safe workplace, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture of health and safety. Key duties typically include:
- Developing and implementing health and safety plans according to legal guidelines[1].
- Preparing and enforcing safety policies to establish a strong safety culture within the organization[1].
- Conducting risk assessments to evaluate workplace practices, procedures, and facilities for potential hazards and legal compliance[1].[7]
- Delivering training and presentations for employees to promote health, safety, and accident prevention[1].
- Monitoring compliance with safety policies and laws by inspecting employees, operations, equipment, and machinery for unsafe conditions[1].[2].
- Investigating accidents and incidents to determine causes and recommend preventive measures for future improvements[1].[3].
- Reporting on health and safety issues, statistics, incidents, and compliance status to management and relevant authorities[1].[6].
- Recommending solutions for identified issues, improvement opportunities, or new prevention measures[1].
- Ensuring all employees follow safety laws and policies, including maintaining compliance with OSHA and other applicable regulations[6].[8].
- Leading safety audits and inspections to detect current or potential hazards and ensure corrective actions are taken[2].[4].[3].
- Maintaining safety documentation such as manuals, emergency management plans, and incident reports[4].
- Providing guidance and leadership to management and staff concerning health and safety requirements and best practices[3].
- Fostering a safety culture by promoting proactive employee involvement, feedback, and continuous improvement in workplace safety[7].[8].
References
- [1] Safety Manager job description – Recruiting Resources – Workable
- [2] What Does a Safety Manager Do? (With Job Description)
- [3] Roles and Responsibilities of a Safety Manager – Exeed College
- [4] JOB DESCRIPTION: SAFETY MANAGER
- [6] Safety Manager – EverLine
- [7] Safety Manager: Role and Responsibilities – SafetyIQ
- [8] The Essential Guide to Becoming a Safety Manager
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