The duties and responsibilities of a safety officer include ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines, advising on safety measures, conducting risk assessments, and enforcing preventative measures to create a safe workplace. Here is a list of some of the key responsibilities of a safety officer:

• Supporting the development of OHS policies and programs
• Advising and instructing on various safety-related topics
• Conducting risk assessments
• Enforcing safety standards and processes
• Investigating incidents or near-misses and leading root cause analysis
• Creating and sharing a formal Occupational Health and Safety Policy
• Driving employee engagement and meaningful involvement
• Promoting and reinforcing safe behaviors across projects and job sites
• Taking measures to drive accountability for safety
• Organizing and maintaining all safety and compliance-related forms
• Preparing reports on accidents and violations and determining corrective actions

The safety officer is also responsible for identifying hazards, ensuring compliance with legislation, and promoting a culture of health and safety in the workplace. They review existing policies and measures, organize OHS training, inspect premises and work activities, and prepare reports on occurrences.