The Occupational Health and Safety Manager (OHS or WHS manager, or Safety officer) ensures compliance of company processes with legislative requirements in the field of occupational safety and health at the workplace. He or she ensures that the company meets the OHS requirements, that they are translated into company processes by means of policies, work procedures and other documents, and that these processes are properly implemented. They are therefore also in charge of managing health and safety risks and their responsibilities include reporting compliance, and dealing with authorities.
Typical job description of an OHS manager
- monitors changes in OHS requirements
- prepares reporting on OHS compliance management
- designs and implements the organization's OHS compliance program (processes and regulations)
- communicates with authorities regarding OHS
- develops corporate communication on OHS compliance
- coordinates and schedules required OHS compliance training
- ensures and manages OHS compliance processes
- provides OHS training internally
- manages corrective and preventive actions resulting from workplace health hazards or violations
- responsible for recording and handling workplace incidents
How Aptien simplify the work of OSH manager
- Aptien allows you to ensure a large part of the obligations and documentation related to health and safety, namely .
Management of Policies, SOPs and Operational Documentation for Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
- Planning and Management of Employee Training and Competence
Training Materials and Evidence of Employee Training
- OSH Training Plans and Deadline Reminders
- Familiarization of Workers with Accompanying and Operational Documentation
- Familiarization of Employees with OSH Guidelines, Accompanying and Operational Documentation
- Documentation of Trained Workers
Tracking of Safety Incidents
- Reporting Near Misses, Accidents, and Work Injuries
- Recording Work Injuries
- Reporting and Recording Safety Incidents at the Workplace or Extraordinary Events
Workplace, Work Equipment, and Compliance with Regulations
- Documentation of Compliance of Work Equipment and Workplace with Safety Requirements
- Management of Manuals and Declarations of Conformity
Management and Planning of Regular Maintenance of Equipment, Machines, and Workplace
- Keeping Prescribed Documentation for Equipment, Machines, and Workplace (Manuals, Declarations of Conformity, etc.)
- Documentation of Compliance of Work Equipment and Workplace with Safety Requirements, such as Manuals and Declarations of Conformity
Inspections and Audits
- Records of Safety Inspections and Audits
- Documentation (including Photographic Documentation) of OSH Inspections