Safety Officer

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Developing and Implementing Safety Management Systems:

• Policy and Procedure Formulation: Develop, review, and update plant-specific safety policies, procedures, and work instructions in line with the Factories Act, 1948 (applicable in India), OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001 standards, and other relevant national and international safety regulations.
• Safety Programs: Design and implement comprehensive safety programs covering various aspects like machine guarding, electrical safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work, working at heights, material handling, chemical safety, and fire prevention.
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop, implement, and regularly drill emergency response plans for scenarios such as fire, chemical spills, medical emergencies, and natural disasters. Ensure availability and readiness of emergency equipment.

2. Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Control:

• Regular Inspections: Conduct frequent and thorough safety inspections of all manufacturing areas (e.g., winding, assembly, machining, testing, painting, material handling, warehouses), machinery, equipment, and tools to identify potential hazards.
• Risk Assessment (HIRA/JSA): Perform Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for all manufacturing processes and tasks to evaluate risks and recommend appropriate control measures (engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE).
• Incident Investigation: Lead or participate in the investigation of all accidents, incidents, near misses, and occupational health issues to determine root causes, develop corrective and preventive actions, and prevent recurrence.
• Unsafe Act/Condition Correction: Identify and ensure the immediate correction of unsafe acts and unsafe conditions throughout the plant. This may involve stopping unsafe work if necessary.

3. Training and Awareness:

• Safety Training Programs: Develop and deliver mandatory safety training programs for all employees (new hires, existing staff, contract workers) on various topics relevant to motor manufacturing, including:
  
• General safety awareness
• Specific machine operation safety
• Electrical safety
• Chemical handling and HAZCOM
• Ergonomics
• First aid and emergency response
• PPE selection, use, and maintenance
• Toolbox Talks & Safety Meetings: Conduct regular toolbox talks and participate in safety committee meetings to discuss daily hazards, reinforce safety practices, and address employee concerns.
• Promoting Safety Culture: Foster a strong safety culture through awareness campaigns, safety competitions, recognition programs, and continuous communication to encourage employee participation and ownership of safety.

4. Compliance and Documentation:

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the plant's full compliance with all applicable safety laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., Factories Act, specific rules for hazardous processes, environmental regulations in Gujarat, India).
• Record Keeping: Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of:
  
• Safety inspections and audits
• Incident investigations and corrective actions
• Safety training programs and attendance
• PPE issuance and maintenance
• Machine maintenance and certification records
• Safety committee meeting minutes
• Reporting: Prepare and submit regular safety performance reports to plant management, highlighting key metrics, trends, and recommendations for improvement. Liaise with regulatory bodies for reporting as required.
• Audit Participation: Actively participate in internal and external safety audits, and facilitate compliance checks by regulatory authorities.

5. Material Handling and Ergonomics:

• Safe Lifting Operations: Ensure safe practices for lifting and moving heavy components (e.g., motor stators, rotors, finished motors) using cranes, forklifts, and other material handling equipment. This includes verifying equipment certification, operator training, and proper rigging.
• Warehouse Safety: Oversee safety in raw material and finished goods warehouses, ensuring proper stacking, aisle maintenance, and safe operation of forklifts.
• Ergonomics: Conduct ergonomic assessments of workstations and tasks to minimize the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, especially in assembly lines and manual handling operations.

6. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Aspects (if integrated):

• Chemical Management: Oversee the safe storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous chemicals (e.g., paints, solvents, oils, coolants, insulation materials) used in motor manufacturing, ensuring compliance with MSDS/SDS guidelines.
• Waste Management: Monitor and ensure proper segregation, collection, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste generated in the manufacturing process.
• Pollution Control: Collaborate with environmental teams to ensure compliance with air and water pollution control norms relevant to the manufacturing process.

7. Contractor Safety Management:

• Contractor Vetting: Ensure all contractors working on site (e.g., for machinery maintenance, facility upgrades, cleaning) comply with the plant's safety requirements.
• Safety Induction for Contractors: Provide safety inductions to all contractor personnel before they commence work.
• Monitoring Contractor Activities: Continuously monitor contractor activities to ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.

Education Qualification

• Degree/Diploma: Diploma (Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering )
• Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety (ADIS) OR Post Diploma in Industrial Safety (PDIS)