EHS Officer

Role & responsibilities

Primary role is to ensure a safe and healthy workplace by developing and implementing safety policies, conducting risk assessments, inspecting equipment, training employees, investigating incidents, and enforcing safety guidelines.

1. Safety Policy and Procedure Development & Implementation:

• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures: This includes creating and updating safety protocols, procedures, and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with regulations: Stay informed about and ensure compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal safety regulations and standards.

2. Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification:

• Conduct risk assessments: Regularly assess workplace hazards and risks to identify potential dangers and implement preventative measures.
• Identify and assess hazards: Identify potential hazards in the workplace, including physical, chemical, and ergonomic hazards.
• Implement control measures: Develop and implement effective control measures to eliminate or minimize identified hazards.

3. Workplace Inspections and Audits:

• Conduct regular inspections: Regularly inspect the workplace to identify potential hazards, unsafe conditions, and non-compliance with safety standards.
• Perform safety audits: Conduct periodic safety audits to assess the effectiveness of safety programs and identify areas for improvement.

4. Training and Education:

• Provide safety training: Develop and deliver comprehensive safety training programs to educate employees on safety procedures, policies, and best practices.
• Promote safety awareness: Conduct safety meetings and campaigns to raise employee awareness about safety issues and promote a safety-conscious culture.

5. Incident Investigation and Reporting:

• Investigate accidents and incidents: Thoroughly investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain safety records and documentation: Keep accurate records of safety inspections, audits, training, incidents, and investigations.
• Report safety issues: Report any safety concerns or issues to management and take appropriate action to address them.

6. Emergency Preparedness:

• Develop emergency response plans: Develop and implement emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures, fire drills, and first aid protocols.
• Conduct emergency drills: Conduct regular emergency drills to ensure employees are prepared to respond to emergencies.

7. Enforcement of Safety Guidelines:

• Enforce safety guidelines and policies: Ensure that all employees follow safety rules and procedures and take corrective action when necessary.
• Monitor workplace activities: Monitor workplace activities to ensure that safety standards are being followed and take corrective action when necessary.

8. Compliance and standards implementation

• Monitoring Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations: Ensuring that all operations comply with local, state, and federal safety regulations (e.g., OSHA standards).
• Managing Safety Equipment and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): Ensuring that all required safety equipment is available, properly maintained, and used correctly.
• Monthly quarterly, Half yearly and yearly return submitted time to time.
• Monthly compliance update in Internal Portal.