Safety Manager
あんぜんかんりしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Other Technical Occupations
- Minor : Technical Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
A profession that oversees safety and health management in the workplace, planning, implementing, and supervising risk assessments and accident prevention measures based on legal compliance.
Description
Safety managers are responsible for preventing industrial accidents within companies or organizations and maintaining a safe working environment. Based on the Industrial Safety and Health Act and related regulations, they formulate risk assessments and safety and health management plans, conduct on-site inspections, safety patrols, and education and training. When an accident occurs, they investigate the cause, develop recurrence prevention measures, and perform reporting, communication, and coordination with management and on-site staff to promote safety culture. In recent years, responses to predictive maintenance using data analysis and IoT are also required, and specialized knowledge and communication skills are highly valued.
Future Outlook
With strengthening legal compliance, work style reforms, and the spread of ESG management, demand for enhancing corporate safety management systems is increasing. Skills in predictive maintenance using AI and IoT, and accident prevention through data analysis, will be increasingly required in the future.
Personality Traits
Calm and composed / Cooperative / Keen powers of observation / Leadership qualities / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Consulting / Flexitime / Office Work / On-site Inspections / Project-oriented
Career Path
Junior Safety Manager → Senior Safety Manager → Safety and Health Chief → Safety and Health Manager → Safety and Health Consultant
Required Skills
Accident Investigation / Industrial Safety and Health Act Knowledge / Planning and Implementation of Safety Education and Training / Risk Assessment / Safety Patrol
Recommended Skills
English (Understanding International Standards) / ISO45001 Management System / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To logically analyze risk factors |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is needed to not overlook even subtle signs of danger |
| Communication Skills | To collaborate with multiple professions and instill safety awareness |
| Planning & Organization | To systematically formulate and manage safety plans and training programs |
| Problem Solving | To respond quickly and accurately to accidents |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Primarily desk work |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Health Manager
- Labor Safety Consultant
- Safety Manager Skills Training
- Second-Class Health Manager
Aliases
- Labor Safety Officer
- Safety and Health Manager
Related Jobs
- Environmental Manager
- Labor Safety Consultant
- Quality Manager
- Risk Manager