• Ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation.
• Prepare health and safety strategies and develop internal policy.
• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer's industry.
• Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance.
• Interpret safety regulations for others interested in industrial safety such as safety engineers, labor representatives, and safety inspectors.
• Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
• Maintain liaisons with outside organizations such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, so that emergency responses can be facilitated.
• Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.
• Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
• Conduct or direct testing of air quality, noise, temperature, or radiation levels to verify compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
• Recommend process and product safety features that will reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards.
