Safety Officer Incharge

Job Description Safety Officer | RMC Industry

Position: Safety Officer
Industry: Ready Mix Concrete (RMC)
Department: Safety / EHS
Location: Plant & Project Sites
Experience: 3–7 Years in RMC / Construction / Manufacturing / Infrastructure
Qualification: Diploma / Degree in Safety, Industrial Safety, NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent certification preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies at RMC plants and project sites.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits and risk assessments of plants, equipment and work areas.
• Ensure safe operation of RMC plants, transit mixers, concrete pumps, loaders, forklifts and other equipment.
• Monitor safety compliance during concrete pouring, pumping, vehicle movement, maintenance and loading/unloading activities.
• Implement PPE requirements and ensure employees, drivers, contractors and visitors follow safety procedures.
• Conduct Toolbox Talks, safety training and awareness programs for employees and contract workers.
• Investigate accidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain records of accidents, inspections, training, PPE issuance and safety observations.
• Ensure proper fire safety arrangements, emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures.
• Monitor electrical safety, work-at-height, confined space, hot work, lifting activities and machine safety.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and safe storage/handling of cement, admixtures, diesel and other materials.
• Coordinate with Plant Incharge, Operations, HR, Maintenance and Project Teams to resolve safety issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Factories Act, occupational safety requirements and company EHS procedures.
• Conduct periodic mock drills for fire, emergency response and other potential incidents.
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly/monthly safety reports to management.
• Promote a strong safety culture and zero-accident workplace.

RMC-Specific Safety Responsibilities

• Control transit mixer and heavy vehicle movement inside the plant.
• Ensure compliance with speed limits, reversing procedures and vehicle parking rules.
• Check safety conditions of transit mixers, pumps, conveyors, batching plants and material handling equipment.
• Ensure safe procedures for truck/mixer washing, chute cleaning and concrete discharge.
• Monitor hazards related to cement dust, chemical admixtures, rotating machinery and high-pressure concrete pumps.
• Ensure proper barricading and traffic management at RMC project sites.
• Coordinate with site teams to prevent accidents involving workers, customers, vehicles and equipment.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of industrial safety and RMC/construction site safety.
• Good knowledge of PPE, Risk Assessment, JSA/JHA and SOP implementation.
• Accident investigation and root-cause analysis.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct safety training and toolbox meetings.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently at multiple RMC plants/project locations.
• Knowledge of MS Office preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in accidents and near-miss incidents.
• Safety inspection and audit compliance.
• PPE compliance.
• Closure of safety observations within defined timelines.
• Number and quality of toolbox talks/training sessions.
• Emergency drill preparedness.
• Compliance with statutory and company safety requirements.