Safety Officer

• Health and Safety:
• To ensure the protection of workers from occupational hazards.
• Experience on avoiding the risk of accidents, work related illness and injuries at work place.
• Must ensure compliance with all safety measure under Indian government rules and regulations and ADB envirenmental requirements.
• Should coordinate with AIDS control organisations and other public health agencies to carry out HIV/ AIDS awareness programmes. To conduct health and safety program for workers and include information on the risk of Covid - 19 and other diseases.
• To ensure Health, Safety and Welfare, sanitation and working conditions and appropriate working camp sites.
• To provide a safe work environment - Provision of food supply, Provision of clean drinking water, Protection from insects and pests.
• Risk Assessment & Management: Conduct site-specific risk assessments before starting work, identifying hazards such as water depth, current speed, submerged obstacles, and unstable riverbanks.
• Safety Plan Implementation: Develop and enforce safety plans, including the use of safety ribbon, proper access and designated walkways.
• PPE Management: Enforce the mandatory use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including life jackets or flotation devices, high-visibility clothing, safety helmets, and appropriate footwear.
• Emergency Response: Ensure a rapid rescue procedure is in place, including the availability of ring buoys, rescue lines, life jacket and rescue boats.
• Monitoring Conditions: Monitor weather and water conditions (e.g., flood risks) and stop work if conditions become unsafe.
• Training & Compliance: Provide safety training or tool box meeting to staff and contractors on water hazards and rescue techniques, ensuring compliance with local safety standards.

Incident Investigation: Investigate all accidents, near-misses, Health & Safety incidents, implementing corrective actions.

Must have skills

• Previous experience in river related construction works safety. Understanding of river hydrology, safe boat operation, and equipment maintenance and keeping proper documentation for client billing. Certifications: Diploma/Certificate in HSE Engineering

Good to have skills

• Site-based role with frequent field inspections.
• May require travel across project locations within Asia.
• Ability to work in high-risk construction/industrial environments.