Safety Officer Junior

Wadhwani Constructions; Kiwale; On-site; INR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Wadhwani Constructions in Maharashtra’s Kiwale area is seeking a Safety Junior Officer on site to enforce safety protocols, mitigate hazards, and ensure EHS compliance on active construction sites.

You will conduct daily site inspections, maintain safety logs, assist in risk assessments and JSAs, deliver toolbox talks, support onboarding, and help coordinate emergency drills and incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Safety/Construction Safety is required.
• 1+ year of construction safety experience preferred.
• Knowledge of local EHS regulations (OSHA-like guidelines) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site walk-throughs to identify hazards and non-compliant behaviors.
• Maintain safety logs, incident reports, and compliance checklists.
• Assist in risk assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for high-risk activities.
• Conduct toolbox talks and assist in onboarding and safety inductions for workers and visitors.
• Assist in coordinating emergency drills and support incident investigations.

Skills

Site safety management

Hazard identification

PPE compliance

Incident reporting

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Safety/Construction Safety

Job description

Role & responsibilities

A Safety Junior Officer in real estate and construction is primarily responsible for enforcing safety protocols on-site, mitigating workplace hazards, and ensuring compliance with local environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations. They act as the eyes and ears of the safety department on the construction floor. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the core job responsibilities.

On-Site Inspection & Hazard Identification

• Conduct daily site walk-throughs to identify potential safety hazards, unsafe working conditions, and non-compliant behaviors.
• Inspect tools, scaffolding, heavy machinery, and safety equipment (like harnesses and nets) to ensure they are in safe working condition.
• Monitor the correct usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety vests, steel-toed boots, and safety glasses by all laborers and sub-contractors.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain safety logs, incident reports, and compliance checklists to document daily site conditions and any corrective actions taken.
• Assist in preparing Risk Assessments and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) reports for high-risk activities like working at heights or excavation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (such as OSHA or local municipal safety laws) under the guidance of senior safety officers.

Training & Communication

• Conduct daily or weekly Toolbox Talks (brief safety meetings) with site workers before shifts begin to highlight specific safety focus areas.
• Assist in onboarding and safety inductions for new laborers, contractors, and site visitors.
• Display safety signage, posters, and emergency contact details clearly across the construction site.

Incident Management & Emergency Response

• Respond immediately to site accidents, near-misses, or injuries, providing basic first aid if qualified.
• Assist senior officers in investigating the root cause of any site incidents to prevent future occurrences.
• Coordinate emergency evacuation drills and ensure that firefighting equipment and first aid kits are fully stocked and accessible.