Category: Safety & quality
Prepared by Eng. Ahmed Fathy, Projects Manager ·
Definition
The safety officer follows the HSE plan on site: daily inspections, awareness, reviewing permits and risk assessments, investigating incidents and reporting. The contract or owner sets the number and qualifications for the project size.
Why it matters on a project
A safety officer does not relieve supervisors of their duties, but keeps follow-up running every day. Many authorities stop work if there is none.
Measurement and pricing
Priced monthly within indirect costs for the whole project duration.
Common mistake
Loading the safety officer with admin or production tasks, so he has no time for real inspections.
Frequently asked questions
Does every project need a safety officer?
Large and government projects require one; small projects may use a trained supervisor per the contract.
What authority does the safety officer have?
To stop any unsafe work at once and report to management.
Related terms
- HSE planThe document setting out how health, safety and environment are managed.
- Toolbox talkA short pre-work briefing on the day's task hazards.
- Incident reportA formal record of what happened, why, and the corrective actions.
- PreliminariesItems at the start of the BOQ covering general site requirements.
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