Safety Officer

Job Description

1. Safety Compliance & Implementation

• Implement company safety policies across warehouses, hubs, and transport operations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory safety norms (Factories Act, Labour Laws, Fire Safety, etc.).
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Maintain safety documentation, registers, permits, and compliance records.

2. Warehouse & Transport Safety

• Monitor safe loading/unloading, material handling, stacking, and storage practices.
• Ensure safe movement of forklifts, trucks, and manpower within premises.
• Enforce PPE usage for drivers, loaders, helpers, and warehouse staff.
• Conduct vehicle safety checks and driver safety briefings.

3. Training & Awareness

• Conduct induction safety training for new joinees.
• Organize regular toolbox talks and refresher safety programs.
• Create awareness on fire safety, emergency response, and accident prevention.

4. Incident Management

• Investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe acts.
• Prepare incident reports with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with management for preventive measures.

5. Emergency Preparedness

• Maintain emergency response plans.
• Conduct mock drills (fire, evacuation, accident response).
• Coordinate with local authorities and emergency services when required.

6. Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare monthly safety MIS and compliance reports.
• Coordinate with Operations, HR, and Admin teams for safety improvements.
• Support audits by internal teams and external authorities.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of industrial, warehouse, and transport safety practices.
• Good communication and training skills.
• Ability to enforce discipline and safety standards on the shop floor.
• Practical approach with strong observation and reporting capability.
• Basic knowledge of statutory safety requirements.

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate / Diploma in Safety / Industrial Safety preferred.
• 25 years of experience in logistics, warehouse, or industrial safety.
• Certification in Safety (NEBOSH / IOSH / ADIS) will be an added advantage.