Safety Manager

Job Brief

This Safety Manager job description template can be used to post on job boards and careers pages. It is easy to modify for your company.

Job Description

• ● Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines
• ● Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety
• ● Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
• ● Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
• ● Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
• ● Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
• ● Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
• ● Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures
• ● Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics

Job Requirements

• ● Proven experience as safety manager
• ● Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines
• ● Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies
• ● Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
• ● Excellent organizational and motivational skills
• ● Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
• ● Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• ● BSc/BA in safety management or relevant field is preferred
• ● Valid qualification in occupational health and safety