Telal Project Management
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
JOB-001596
5
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Sunday, 29 Jun, 2025
Roles and Responsibilities of a Safety Officer
1. Pre-Task Briefing & Workforce Readiness:
o Ensure that pre-task briefings are conducted by the responsible supervisor,
foreman, or engineer before work commences.
o Verify that all workers have completed the Project HSE Orientation
Program/Induction and received the required HSE training.
2. Permit to Work & Compliance Verification:
o Confirm the availability of a valid Permit to Work (PTW) at the work location.
o Ensure compliance with approved Method Statements and Risk Assessments
attached to the permit.
3. Site Inspections & Equipment Verification:
o Inspect the work location and raised the HSE concerns to the Area Engineer for
rectification.
o Conduct monthly inspections of portable cabins, PPE, hand and power tools,
equipment, scaffolding, etc.
o Inspect and verify that all tools, lifting equipment, and vehicles operating on-site
have valid fitness/inspection stickers and third-party certification.
o Conduct monthly inspection and fill the checklist with observations and raised to
the concern personnel for rectification.
4. Safety & Compliance Monitoring:
o Enforce PPE compliance at all times.
o Ensure adequate supervision of all ongoing site activities. Verify the presence of
Engineer/ Supervisor / Foreman.
o Monitor illumination levels at work locations for safe operations.
o Maintain safe access and egress at all work locations.
o Ensure good housekeeping within site premises.
5. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment:
o Identify and assess workplace hazards and risks to ensure effective control
measures are in place.
o Supervise operations with potential hazards to mitigate risks.
o Advise and instruct workers on safety-related topics and best practices.
6. Incident Reporting & Communication:
o Report any near misses, incidents, or accidents to the site supervisor immediately.
o Communicate with site-related HSE concerns with the HSE Supervisor/ HSE
Manager and coordinate with the execution team for corrective actions.
o Inspect work areas and personnel for HSE non-conformities and recommend
corrective actions.
o Stop any unsafe acts or processes that pose a danger to personnel or property and
immediately notify to the HSE Supervisor/ HSE Manager about your action