debate why or whynot the safety officer is responsible

**goldmarlboro** · 08-11-2010, 05:22 AM

debate why or why not the safety officer is responsible for the accidents in the industries.

**victorlachica** · 08-11-2010, 05:34 AM

every person has his own duty in safety. safety officer is responsible to guide every one in safety. "safety starts with me"

**f81aa** · 08-12-2010, 05:15 PM

Hi:

I agree with victorlachica. The safety officer can not be looking over the shoulder of all workers at all times. He/she is not omnipresent.

If once he/she gives guidance and leaves the site, the worker decides to do things "his/her" own way, and there is an accident, why the safety officer should be accountable?

On the other hand, if the safety officer fails to give proper guidance then he/she should be held responsible.

Regards

**equate123** · 08-13-2010, 06:03 AM

Hi,

Infromation, Instruction, Training and Supervision are the key parameters for a safe work in any Work Place. First, Managements commitment is very Important. Accountability for any accident is always Managements failure. As a Safety Officers he can guide Workers to perform their duties in a safe way. No one praises Safety officer if a work is completed successfully,rather employees praise themselves for their talent for successful completion of work.so Safety officers cannot be a scape goat.

Regards
equate123