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Hi, what is the scope of Safety Officers in India? What are the duties and responsibilities of Safety Officer? What would be the work of Safety Officer at construction sites?

Safety Officers does the following activities:
-Develop, train others, enforce, audit safety standards & regulations.
-Document safety policies, training, regulations, compliance, and adverse events.
-Conduct walkthroughs and formal audits to evaluate safety needs & policies.

Responsibilities of Safety Officer:
-Support the development of OHS policies and programs.
-Advise & instruct on safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)
-Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventive measures.
-Review existing policies & measures and update according to legislation.

Work of Safety Officer at Construction Sites:
To attend safety drill conducted by client and ensure compliance to safety guidelines a safety reporting. They make sure that project sites have safe and healthy working conditions.