What is the Role of a Safety Coordinator in a Company?

The duties and responsibilities of a company safety coordinator are widely varied, depending on the type of business and number of employees. Safety coordinators are responsible for all general employee safety programs.

Training

A major role of the safety coordinator is employee training. Regular training classes should be conducted to cover pertinent aspects of the company health and safety plan, new rules and safe work practices.

Inspections

Regular inspections of all company work and storage areas should be conducted by the safety coordinator. Documentation of inspections should note safety violations, concerns and unsafe conditions.

Accident Investigation

Investigating all accidents should be done as soon as possible after any incident. Documentation should include witness statements, drawings, photographs and recommendations to eliminate a recurrence.

Documentation

Documentation, including material safety data sheets, training records, accident reports and lost time injuries, must be kept, according to all federal, state and local regulations. This is critical to company operations.

Health and Safety Plans

The safety coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of the company health and safety plan. This plan should contain safety information pertaining to all aspects of operations.

References

• Safety Coordinator Duties and Responsibilities
• Safety Coordinator Job Description