Safety Officer

Background

A Safety Officer is responsible for making sure workplaces are safe and healthy for everyone. They inspect buildings and work areas to find hazards, create safety plans, train employees on how to stay safe, and investigate accidents when they happen. They work across many different industries like construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and offices.

Similar Roles

Lessons to help you on this path

Next Step Roles

Health and Safety Manager→Safety Director→Occupational Health and Safety Specialist→Risk Manager

Publications

Safety and Health PractitionerProfessional Safety Journal

Books

The Safety Culture HandbookIncident InvestigationHazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Key Figures

Deepak ChopraHerbert William HeinrichJames ReasonJill Lepore

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference363.11, 658.408For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Health and Safety OfficerOccupational Safety OfficerSafety InspectorWorkplace Safety Coordinator

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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