•	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.