- Occupational health and safety officers may perform the following tasks:
- promote occupational health and safety and develop safer and healthier ways of working,
inspect workplaces and workplace equipment, such as scaffolding, to ensure they meet safety regulations and to identify hazards and risks
- ensure that workplaces conform with procedures and safety standards
- work with engineers and other professionals to ensure the safety of worksites and work practices
- ensure personal protective equipment (such as hearing protection, dust masks, safety glasses, footwear and safety helmets), is being used in workplaces according to regulations
- coordinate emergency procedures, mine rescues, firefighting and first aid crew
- communicate frequently with management to report on the status of occupational health and safety programmes
develop occupational health and safety systems, including policies, procedures and manuals.
