Safety Supervisor - Construction Site Health & Safety

Safety Supervisor

1.Safety Implementation

• Enforce company and client HSE policies at site.

• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with safety standards.

• Identify unsafe acts and unsafe conditions and initiate corrective actions.

• Stop unsafe work when there is a risk to life or property.

2. Risk Assessment & Permit Systems

• Prepare and review Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and HIRA.

• Ensure proper implementation of Permit to Work (PTW) system.

• Review method statements from contractors/subcontractors.

• Ensure compliance for high-risk activities:

  • Work at height

  • Lifting & crane operations

  • Excavation & trenching

  • Confined space entry

  • Hot work & electrical work

3. Inspections & Audits

• Conduct daily site safety inspections.

• Inspect scaffolding, lifting tools, PPE, machinery, and equipment.

• Participate in internal and client safety audits.

• Track closure of audit observations and non-conformances.

4. Training & Awareness

• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and awareness programs.

• Ensure all workers receive site safety induction before starting work.

• Promote safety campaigns and behavioral safety practices.

5. Incident Management

• Report, record, and investigate accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences.

• Prepare incident investigation reports with root cause analysis.

• Recommend preventive and corrective measures.

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain HSE records and registers.

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly safety reports.

• Maintain PTW logs, training records, inspection checklists, and incident reports.

• Assist in ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 compliance documentation.

7. Emergency Preparedness

• Assist in preparation of emergency response plans.

• Participate in emergency drills (fire, evacuation, medical).

• Coordinate with site emergency response teams.

8. Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with site engineers, supervisors, contractors, and client safety teams.

• Ensure subcontractors comply with project safety requirements.

• Communicate safety instructions clearly to the workforce.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical)

• Diploma / Degree in Industrial Safety / Fire & Safety

Certifications (Mandatory / Preferred)

• NEBOSH IGC / NEBOSH Construction

• ADIS / Diploma in Industrial Safety

• IOSH Managing Safely

• First Aid & Firefighting certification (preferred)