Summary of Work Activities and Responsibilities:

The Safety Officer II serves as the main resource for all safety matters in his/ her assigned area. The position closely works with the unit leaders and authorized representatives in his/ her assigned area to resolve any safety- related concerns and ensure that all safety policies and protocols are properly implemented.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
I. Campus Safety Policies and Protocols

• Communicates the CSMO’s operating plans and ensures that they are understood and implemented within the areas of assignment
• Collaborates with and provides technical guidance to relevant Office/Unit Heads and authorized representatives in the areas of assignment to ensure the effective implementation of University safety policies and guidelines

Recommends and cascades action plans aimed at mitigating safety risks and strengthening safety awareness within assigned areas, in partnership with the assigned units

II. Safety Services

• Conducts regular safety audit and risk assessment methods such as hazard identification, risk assessment and control etc. based on set guidelines and protocols

Gathers data to determine trends in safety risks within the area of assignment, and recommends improvements to safety protocols

• Investigates accident/ incident occurrences within the area of assignment

Gathers data to ascertain cause of accidents/ incidents Compiles, prepares detailed summary reports, and presents findings of incidents that occurred in assigned areas, including incident response actions and recommendations, for improvement of incident management protocols Prepares DOLE mandatory reports and requirements regarding accidents/incidents in the workplace

• Assists DOLE and government inspectors during on-site safety and health inspections and accident investigations, ensuring effective coordination and adherence to regulatory compliance.
• Prepares and submits monthly Work Accident and Illness Report (WAIR) to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
• Oversees the contractors’ and service providers’ compliance with the safety guidelines and procedures

Conducts regular inspections of all construction activities within the areas of assignment Issues a Work Stoppage Order (WSO) to contractors and service providers when necessary based on the requirements and procedures provided by the OSH standards Conducts safety induction sessions to new contractors/service providers prior to the commencement of the project Issuing violation tickets to contractors not complying with the safety standards Reviewing the safety plans and programs submitted by the contractors and service providers

• Assists in preparing for the DOLE mandatory OSH training for employees

Administers and summarizes post-session evaluations

▪ Analyzes evaluation data and recommends improvements to the
training session

III. Section Support

• Contributes to the development, review and update of policies related to
campus safety, leveraging expertise in safety best practices, and
ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations
• Recommends and implements standard response procedures for new
forms of emergencies
• Assists in the periodic review and updating of safety plans and programs
to ensure alignment with changing business needs and security
requirements

IV. Performs other work-related tasks as may be required by the immediate
supervisor and authorized representative.