Who is primarily responsible for ensuring safety procedures are followed during operations on-site?

The primary responsibility for ensuring that safety procedures are followed during operations on-site falls to the site safety officer. This individual is specifically designated to focus on safety compliance and is tasked with implementing safety protocols, conducting inspections, and providing safety training to workers. The site safety officer is the go-to person for addressing any safety concerns that arise and ensuring that every aspect of the day-to-day operations adheres to the safety regulations established by local laws and the company’s policies.

While other roles, such as the project manager, workers themselves, and the general contractor, play important parts in maintaining a safe work environment, their responsibilities are more generalized and often involve oversight or adherence to the systems put in place by the site safety officer. The project manager may oversee project outcomes, the workers have a responsibility to follow safety guidelines, and the general contractor ensures that the project's contractual obligations are met, but the site safety officer is directly responsible for monitoring and enforcing safety practices on-site.