HSE : IQA : Safety Officer

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The Safety Interview Question & Answer

Topic : Safety Officer

1. What are the duties of a safety officer?
• Prepare tool box talk
• Prepare monthly statistics
• Prepare the checklist
• Accident reports
• Management meetings
• Arrange the safety classes/training
• Arrange monthly safety bulletin
• Inspection of fire extinguisher
• Arrange first aid training classes
• Arrange safety competitions like quiz, slogan, poster competitions exhibition etc.
2. What are the responsibilities of an HSE Officer?
• The HSE Officer acts an advisory capacity to the management and supervision with regards Health and Safety Environment,
• He is to monitor and ensure that the activities are being performed with the acceptable safety norms.
• Helping supervisors to identify the hazardous and unsafe conditions and ensuring rectifications.
• Conducting tool box meeting, Supervisors safety meeting, conducting training in various topics, conducting safety incentive program, conducting safety auditing/inspection.
• Taking disciplinary action against the violations.
• Conducting risk assessment and JSA, pre task meeting and all other project related safety requirements.
• Keep track record all incidents at site.
• He is to investigate hazards and dangerous occurrences, examine the cause of accident, carry out safety inspection on site and what remedial steps/action has been under taken.
3. Upon arrival on site as safety officer what will be your checks ?
• Site Inspection
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ensure all workers are wearing required PPE, such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toed boots.
• Hazardous Areas: Identify potential hazardous areas, such as excavations, scaffolding, or electrical equipment, and ensure proper controls are in place.
• Equipment and Machinery: Check that equipment and machinery are properly maintained, inspected, and operated.
• Documentation and Records
• Safety Manual: Review the site-specific safety manual and ensure it is up-to-date and accessible to all workers.
• Training Records: Verify that all workers have received necessary safety training and certifications.
• Incident Reports: Review incident reports and near-miss incidents to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Worker Awareness
• Safety Briefings: Ensure that workers have received safety briefings and are aware of potential hazards and emergency procedures.
• Worker Interviews: Conduct interviews with workers to gauge their understanding of safety procedures and identify potential concerns.
• Site Conditions
• Housekeeping: Ensure the site is clean and organized, with no tripping hazards or obstructions.
• Lighting and Ventilation: Verify that the site has adequate lighting and ventilation.
• Fire Extinguishers: Check that fire extinguishers are accessible, inspected, and functional.
• Emergency Preparedness
• Emergency Response Plan: Review the site-specific emergency response plan and ensure it is up-to-date and communicated to all workers.
• First Aid Kits: Verify that first aid kits are available, stocked, and easily accessible.
• Emergency Contact Information: Ensure that emergency contact information is readily available and communicated to all workers.
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