responsibility of the Subcontractors to provide appropriate gears and appliances to their men for safe execution of the works).
Other responsibilities are listed as per 3.3
3.5 Safety Officer’s Responsibilities
3.5.1 To provide advice and guidance in matters relating to safety and health
3.5.2 To investigate accidents and submit reports
3.5.3 To conduct safety meetings and site inspections
3.5.4 To ensure compliance with provisions of the factories Act and the Building Operations and works of Engineering Constructions Regulations
3.5.5 To liaise and maintain contacts with Government Bodies in matters pertaining to health and safety of employees
3.5.6 To run safety training sessions
3.5.7 To co-ordinate with Line Managers and Supervisors in the enforcement of safety discipline and regulations
3.5.8 To organize safety promotional activities to sustain interest in safety
3.5.9 To keep the Management posted of the safety performance on site
3.5.10 To perform other related duties as gazette in the Factories
(Registration and Duties of Safety Officers) Regulations, 1975
4.0 SAFETY INSPECTION :
4.1 Daily Inspection by S/V
The daily inspection will be conducted by Safety and respective section supervisors and maintenance personnel alike as part of their job responsibility. Continuous inspection will involve noting an apparent or potential hazardous condition, unsafe act and either correcting it immediately or making a report to initiate corrective action. Respective section supervisors will continuously ensure that tools, machines and equipment’s are properly maintained and safe to use and that safety precautions are being observed.
4.2 Joint Safety Inspection by Company / Owner
The joint Safety Inspection is carried out weekly by Company/Owner project team. The inspection is followed by a meeting to discuss the findings noted during the walkabout. The meeting also discuss all safety aspects brought up throughout the project execution.