Practical Guide

Safety Manager Guide

Everything a safety manager needs to know: duties, legal obligations, essential tools, checklists. The complete guide to ensuring your facility's safety.

Detailed duties

Legal obligations

Checklists

Risk prevention

Identify and assess fire risks in the facility

Equipment management

Maintain fire extinguishers, alarms, and emergency exits

Staff training

Train teams on safety instructions and evacuation

Documentation

Keep safety register and evacuation plans up to date

Safety manager duties

The safety manager plays a key role in fire risk prevention. Their duties cover prevention, protection, and intervention preparedness.

1. Risk prevention

Identify hazard sources (electrical installations, storage, etc.)
Assess risks and propose corrective measures
Ensure compliance with safety instructions
Raise staff awareness of best practices

2. Equipment management

Regularly check fire extinguishers and their accessibility
Monitor proper alarm functioning
Ensure emergency exits are clear
Schedule preventive maintenance

3. Training and drills

Organize evacuation drills (minimum twice per year)
Train first response teams
Brief new arrivals on instructions
Evaluate drills and propose improvements

Tools for safety managers

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Frequently asked questions

What are the duties of a safety manager?

The safety manager ensures risk prevention, safety equipment management, evacuation drill organization, staff training, and regulatory compliance of the facility.

Is training required to be a safety manager?

SSIAP training (Fire Safety and Assistance Service) is recommended or even mandatory depending on the type of facility. There are 3 levels: SSIAP 1, 2, and 3.