What Does a Construction Safety Officer Do?
A construction safety officer monitors residential, commercial and industrial construction sites for compliance with safety standards established by local and regional agencies to protect workers. She may also conduct training sessions to educate workers and supervisors on safe workplace procedures and ways to protect themselves and their environment from harm. Her job normally requires her to regularly visit all types of locations where buildings are being constructed or renovated. She may be employed by a construction company or by a local or regional governing agency. Her educational and instructional topics vary according to the nature of the work being performed at the job sites. Common topics include keeping accurate incident records, methods to prevent accidents and how to train employees to implement safe practices into their daily work routines. Other subjects for discussion typically include safe equipment operation, ergonomics, safe lifting procedures and choosing appropriat
