Safety Manager JOB DESCRIPTION GUIDE

Safety Manager Salary Guide

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Safety Manager Core Duties and Qualifications

A safety manager working in the courier and logistics industry is specified to protect employees and also to ensure all the applicable safety laws are being followed although their major functions include developing and implementing measures for a secure working environment for the staff.

As a safety manager, the main responsibility is designing safety programs, organizing training sessions, and overseeing the incorporation of safety measures across companies production, transportation, and operational areas.

Desired Profile For A Safety Manager

Roles and Duties

The skills of safety manager is key to make the workplace safer, keep production on schedule, and ensure that the company’s focus on safety excellence is firm. The safety manager is also in charge of the following duties and responsibilities:
  • Draft and apply safety policies and procedures to be in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Take full responsibility for the daily, weekly, and monthly safety checks, reviews, and analyses of the total facility and the automobile vehicles.
  • Organize and head employee health and safety training programs for every staff member.
  • Analyze work incidents to find out the causes and recommend corrective measures.
  • Work together with management to integrate safety in daily tasks as well as decision-making.
  • Keep an eye on adherence to the safety standards by all the department members.
  • Have comprehensive safety records and reports for regulatory and internal use.
  • Promote an atmosphere of safety and a sense of responsibility through different levels of the company.

Qualifications And Certifications

Here are the educational qualification for the position of safety manager sought by the top courier firm in UAE:
  • Required bachelor’s degree or equivalent in:
    • Occupational Health and Safety
    • Environmental Science
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Related field
  • Master’s degree in:
    • Occupational Health and Safety
    • Environmental Science
    • Related field
  • Professional certifications such as:
    • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
    • Certified Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (COHST)
    • Certified Environmental Professional (CEP)
    • Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
    • And others are suggested

Skills And Expertise

Here are skills and experience that is required for the role of safety manager in the top logistics companies in the UAE:

  • 5-7 years of prior working experience in safety management, or related fields in logistics, courier, or transport industries.
  • Understanding of safety management software like EHS, SafetySync, etc.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, data analysis, and interpretation.
  • Understanding of safety standards and regulatory compliance like OSHA, EPA, DOT.
  • Ability to communicate and negotiate.
  • Expertise in assessing risks.
  • Organizational skills for managing safety across multiple departments at a single time.
  • Leadership and team management.
  • Ability to think and act strategically in solving issues.
  • Attention to detail.

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