What Does an OHS or WHS Manager Do?

Last updated: 2025-04-08

Health and Safety (H&S) Manager ensures that company processes comply with legal requirements in the area of workplace safety and health. They make sure that the company meets H&S requirements, that these are incorporated into company processes through policies, procedures and other documents, and that these processes are properly implemented and followed. They are also responsible for managing the risks arising from health protection, and their responsibilities include reporting compliance and dealing with authorities.

Typical responsibilities of an H&S Manager

  • Monitors changes in H&S requirements
  • Prepares reporting on H&S compliance management
  • Designs and implements the organization's H&S compliance program (processes and regulations)
  • Communicates with authorities regarding H&S
  • Creates company communications about compliance with H&S regulations
  • Coordinates and schedules required training on compliance with H&S regulations
  • Ensures and manages H&S compliance processes
  • Provides H&S training within the company
  • Manages corrective and preventive measures arising from risks or health violations in the workplace
  • Responsible for recording and handling work-related accidents and other H&S incidents
  • Maintains PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) records
  • Coordinates or manages H&S audits and inspections

How Aptien helps the Workplace Safety (H&S) Manager in their work

Aptien helps you manage a large part of your Workplace Safety obligations and documentation, specifically.

Managing HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Policies and Operational Documentation

Planning and Managing Employee Training and Competencies

Familiarizing Workers with Accompanying and Operational Documentation

Recording Safety Incidents

Workplace, Work Equipment and Regulatory Compliance

Managing and Planning Regular Maintenance of Equipment, Machinery and Workplace

  • Maintaining required documentation for equipment, machinery and workplace (manuals, declarations of conformity, etc.)
  • Documentation of work equipment and workplace compliance with safety requirements, such as manuals, declarations of conformity

Inspections and Audits

  • Records of safety inspections and audits
  • Documentation (including photo documentation) for HSE inspections