Safety Lead - Lucknow

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Job Purpose

The Safety Lead is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring all Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) activities at the Lucknow project to ensure a safe working environment, compliance with statutory requirements, and prevention of accidents, injuries, and environmental incidents.

Key Responsibilities

HSE Management & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project HSE Plan in line with company policy, contract requirements, and statutory laws.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Factories Act, Building & Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act, IS codes, DGMS (if applicable), and local safety regulations.
• Ensure adherence to client and consultant HSE requirements at site.

Risk Assessment & Control

• Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) for all construction activities.
• Ensure implementation of safe work practices for high-risk activities such as:
  • Work at height
  • Lifting operations
  • Electrical works
  • Excavation & trenching
  • Confined space operations
• Monitor implementation of control measures and PPE usage.

Site Safety Supervision

• Conduct daily site safety inspections and toolbox talks.
• Stop unsafe acts or conditions and ensure immediate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with construction teams, subcontractors, and supervisors to maintain safety standards.

Training & Awareness

• Conduct induction training for all new employees, visitors, and subcontractors.
• Organize regular toolbox talks, safety campaigns, mock drills, and awareness programs.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the project.

Incident Management & Reporting

• Investigate accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences.
• Prepare incident investigation reports with root cause analysis.
• Ensure implementation and tracking of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accident statistics and submit daily/weekly/monthly HSE reports.

Audits & Inspections

• Conduct internal HSE audits and support client, statutory, and third-party audits.
• Ensure timely closure of audit findings and compliance observations.

Documentation & Records

• Maintain all HSE documentation including:
  • Safety permits
  • PPE records
  • Training records
  • Inspection checklists
  • Accident/incident reports
• Ensure proper display of safety signage and emergency information at site.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education:

  
  
  • Degree / Diploma in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical preferred)
  • Degree/Diploma in Industrial Safety (mandatory)

• Experience:

  
  
  • Minimum 8–12 years of overall HSE experience
  • At least 3–5 years as Safety Lead / HSE Head on large construction or infrastructure projects

• Certifications (Preferred):

  
  
  • NEBOSH IGC / IOSH / ADIS
  • First Aid, Fire Fighting, and Emergency Response Training

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of construction safety practices and Indian safety laws
• Excellent incident investigation and risk assessment skills
• Leadership and team coordination capability
• Good communication and training skills
• Proficient in safety reporting and MS Office tools
• Ability to handle audits and client interactions confidently

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero fatal accidents and reduction in LTIFR
• Safety compliance score during audits
• Timely closure of safety observations
• Effective implementation of training programs

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