Functions of a Safety Practitioner

The main objective of the safety coordinator is to manage the numerous activities that constitute an integrated safety system. He or she has various duties and functions, mostly to do with maintaining the momentum of the safety system. They include  

Formulating, administering, and where necessary, making changes in the safety system to ensure its effectiveness 

Reporting to senior management on a regular basis as to the state of the safety system 

Helping foster a positive attitude toward safety Helping set standards for safety elanents and safety equipment Controlling or supervising the lire prevention and protection activities on the site 

The task for the safety department is to support the change process, according to the article Cultivating a Safe Attitude, Gaining Management Commitment  

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