Responsibilities of a health and safety officer

Studies have shown that the top cause of workplace accidents is employee errors, followed by equipment insufficiencies, then bad practices. Independent research has shown that employing a health and safety officer within the workplace can cut down accidents by as much as 50 percent. It shows the Importance of a Health and Safety Officer in the workplace. Here we point out the responsibilities of a health and safety officer and how much he/she is important for an accident-free workplace. 

• Carry out risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced.

• Outline safe operational procedures which identify and take into account all relevant hazards.

• Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented.

• Ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation.

• Prepare health and safety strategies and develop an internal policy.

• Lead in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks.

• Keep records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements.

• Record incidents and accidents and produce statistics for managers.

• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer's industry.

• Aattend Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) seminars and read professional journals.

• Produce management reports, newsletters and bulletins.

• Ensure equipment is installed safely.

• Manage and organize the safe disposal of hazardous substances, e.g. asbestos.

• Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.

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