Safety Specialist

Introduction
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Your Role and 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