Safety Manager (SM)
The safety manager has overall responsibility to manage the SMS, but primarily focuses on the physical safety and health of employees through the use of administrative controls to limit exposure to hazards.
This position usually reports to the director of operations. In larger companies, safety managers usually perform as the in-house safety expert in charge of all mandated OSHA programs. They will also help the safety committee as a consultant. However, it's usually best if safety managers are consultants to, but not members of, safety committees.
Typical programs for which safety managers are responsible include:
- Safety Training Programs
- Incident/Accident Analysis Programs
- All mandated OSHA programs - confined space, hazard communications, etc.
- Job Hazard Analysis
Typical duties that are performed by safety managers include:
- Manages all areas of the SMS
- Conducts inspections and audits
- Ensures compliance with all mandated OSHA programs
- Consults with the safety committee, safety engineer, and human resources coordinator
- Conducts research, analysis and evaluation to improve the SMS
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