Safety Officer

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

• Conduct routine inspections of steel plants, including furnaces, rolling mills, and material handling areas, to identify potential hazards.
• Perform risk assessments and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks associated with high-temperature processes, heavy machinery, and toxic substances.

Safety Training and Awareness

• Conduct regular safety training sessions for employees, contractors, and visitors on topics like PPE usage, fire safety, and emergency response.
• Organize toolbox talks focusing on job-specific risks such as crane operations, confined spaces, and working at heights.

Incident Management

• Investigate workplace accidents, near-misses, and unsafe incidents to determine root causes and develop preventive strategies.
• Prepare detailed reports on incidents and follow up on corrective actions.

Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and implement emergency response plans for fire outbreaks, gas leaks, or other critical incidents specific to the steel industry.
• Coordinate and lead mock drills to ensure employee readiness during emergencies.

Safety Audits and Monitoring

• Conduct regular audits of machinery, equipment, and work processes to ensure safety standards are maintained.
• Monitor air quality, noise levels, and heat stress conditions in compliance with occupational health standards.
• Environmental Safety
• Oversee waste management, emissions control, and safe handling of hazardous materials like slag and gases.
• Collaborate with environmental officers to minimize the industrys environmental impact.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive records of safety audits, training sessions, incidents, and corrective actions.
• Provide monthly and annual reports on safety performance metrics and key safety indicators (e.g., LTIR Lost Time Injury Rate).