Responsibilities
Professional safety officers in Thailand contribute significantly to a safer work environment for employees and a more sustainable business operation for companies. The job responsibilities include:
Compliance and Regulations
- Overseeing adherence to Thai safety, health, and working environment laws and regulations.
- Regularly inspecting workplaces to identify and address any non-compliance issues.
- Staying updated on changes in relevant regulations and advising employers on necessary adjustments.
Risk Assessment and Prevention
- Proactively assessing potential hazards within the workplace.
- Analyzing work processes and projects to identify safety risks.
- Implementing preventive measures to minimize the likelihood of accidents and injuries.
- Recommending and overseeing the implementation of safe work procedures.
Training and Awareness
- Developing and delivering training programs on occupational health and safety (OH&S) for employees.
- Educating staff about safety protocols, hazard identification, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Promoting a culture of safety within the organization.
Incident Management
- Investigating work-related incidents and injuries to determine root causes.
- Preparing comprehensive reports on workplace accidents and safety issues.
- Recommending corrective actions and preventive measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Liaison and Communication
- Collaborating with company management to integrate safety measures into overall operations.
- Maintaining communication with relevant government agencies on safety compliance matters.
Additional Responsibilities
- Conducting safety audits and recommending improvements.
- Managing safety data and records.
- Participating in emergency preparedness planning and drills.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- Hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as safety engineering or occupational health.
- Complete specific safety officer training programs as mandated by Thai law.
- Knowledge of regional regulations /standards
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Competency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Proactively engaged self-starter with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Must be legally eligible to work in Country of posting
- High level work ethics and attitude.
Preferred Technical And Professional Expertise
- Bachelor's degree in safety engineering or occupational health.
- At least 2 years’ experience in applying occupational health and safety principles
- Experience covering a broad type of work environments
