Overview: Safety Officer
Primary Role
The primary role of a Safety Officer is to ensure the safety of the public.
Secondary Role
To ensure the safety of the stall-holders / vendors by ensuring they and their equipment are up to acceptable standard.
Tertiary Role
By ensuring the safety of everybody else, the event management team is generally safe from litigation.
In brief
Anywhere there are members of the public attending in numbers, a PSO is a great asset to have on the ground.
Event Insurance
There are many times now where insurance companies request a PSO as a condition of the event insurance policy. It generally makes it easier to obtain insurance for an event even if it is not mentioned as a requirement in the conditions.
Overview: Auditor Work Health and Safety Systems
Primary Role
Identify any discrepancies between Policies and Procedures and current activities.
Secondary Role
Identify areas of opportunity that may enhance performance and compliance with Policies and Procedures.
In Brief
Are your policies and procedures being complied with?