- Deputy Manager HSE is responsible for overseeing the activities of a workplace, to make sure that employees within that setting comply with government’s safety regulations and/or the organization’s policies.
- Help employers develop safety policies which are directed towards the reduction or slashing of accident-related costs and prevention of financial losses that may emanate from a decrease in productivity and/or sales.
- After drawing up of relevant safety policies, the officer makes sure that every worker is fully aware of the new laid down rules/policies and immediately start monitoring the workers’ (including managers) compliance to the policies.
- The Deputy Manager HSE role involves inspecting the entire company area (both internal and external surroundings), in a bid to finding out any safety concerns or hazards.
- These safety concerns or hazards may include unnecessarily slippery areas, broken or faulty work equipment, and other objects or situations that can be a source of accident/injury to anybody.
- He checks the workers to make sure that each one of them put on required protective equipment needed for carrying out his/her daily duties.
- These may include helmets and required protective footwear & PPEs In the case of an accident occurring within a particular workplace, the Deputy Manager HSE carries out necessary investigations regarding its cause(s).
- His work description in some cases includes interviewing witnesses within the accident scene so as to know what actually occurred.
Deputy Manager HSE– Duties & Responsibilities :
A Deputy Manager HSE performs various functions in making sure that hazardous situations in workplaces are curbed, and that the safety of employees/workers within a particular organization is assured at all times.
- Identify and develop relevant training programs for company workers and management
- Keep record of safety-related accidents within a particular time frame
- Recommend appropriate protective equipment that workers should wear while carrying out tasks
- Supervise the installation of potentially harmful equipment and the disposal of hazardous substances
- Stop the continuation of processes that are deemed harmful to the health of workers
- Review existing safety policies and update them where necessary
- Conduct an assessment of possible risks and ensure that preventive measures are taken.
Skills, Abilities & Competencies for Deputy Manager HSE Role :
Communication Skills :
Must have excellent communication skills to pass important messages (Health, Safety & Environment precautions) to workers, staff and management in a way that is clear to everyone concern
Interpersonal Skills :
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively with workers and managers
Analyzing Ability :
Must have a keen eye for even the smallest of details
Organizing Ability :
Must have excellent coordination and organizational abilities
Ability to Motivate/Encourage/Appreciate :
Must be someone that can easily motivate employees and encourage them to sustain it
Team Player :
Must be willing to work as part of a team and even to lead a team if required to do so
Leadership Skills :
Must have good leadership skills to be able to carry everyone along and achieve set goals
Legal Compliances :
Must have in-depth knowledge of safety legislation and procedures/processes and update new amendments
Data Analytics :
Must have basic knowledge of data reporting & MIS
Qualification :
Minimum of a Dip. in Safety Management/HSE
