Safety Technician

Job Description

The Safety Technician supports the implementation of health, safety, fire prevention, and environmental safety programs across assigned hospitals and centers. The role conducts safety inspections, monitors compliance, supports incident investigations and emergency preparedness, and helps maintain a safe environment for patients, employees, visitors, contractors, and assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections across clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Identify hazards, unsafe practices, and follow corrective actions through closure.
• Inspect fire safety equipment, emergency exits, fire doors, and evacuation routes.
• Support fire drills, emergency preparedness, and evacuation activities.
• Monitor PPE compliance and safe working practices.
• Support hazard identification, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety requirements.
• Inspect hazardous material storage and support chemical and waste safety practices.
• Maintain safety, incident, inspection, training, and compliance records.
• Support employee safety orientation, awareness campaigns, and training.
• Ensure readiness for regulatory and accreditation inspections.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Occupational Safety, EHS, Fire Safety, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Fire/Occupational Safety Certification is mandatory.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant safety experience.
• Healthcare/hospital experience is preferred.

Key Skills

• Occupational health & safety
• Fire safety & emergency preparedness
• Hazard identification & risk assessment
• Incident investigation
• Safety inspections & auditing
• Healthcare safety/accreditation awareness
• Reporting & documentation
• Strong communication and attention to detail