Safety Manager Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Safety Manager includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Assess equipment to gauge if they are up to safety standards.
  • Monitor staff to evaluate if they are following health and safety protocol.
  • Host presentations to educate staff about health and safety laws.
  • Create a plan for the company to implement in order to avoid breaking health and safety laws.
  • Investigate accidents in the workplace to evaluate how safety measures can be improved.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Safety Manager duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Safety Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.