Senior Fire Safety Officer

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**Job Title** Senior Fire Safety Officer **Job Description Summary** **Job Description** Description: Position: FSO Reporting Manager: Manager Fire Safety / Building Manager Fire Pump Room **Fire Pump Room Responsibilities** - Ensure that all pumps are in working condition/Auto mode - Ensure Pressure gauges are working - Checking Gong bell - Check diesel pump engine oil condition/level - Check diesel engine battery condition - Ensure all valves of pump room should be in open condition - Ensure diesel tank levels should be 80% above - Ensure daily checklist has to be signed by shift fire man - Ensure all First Aid and Fire Fighting Equipments are serviceable 24/7 - Ensure fire water tank level - Beacon light should be in working condition of pumps- check - Ensure all the pumps should be leakage free **Smoke Ventilation System/Pressurization System Responsibilities** - Ensure all fresh air fans in auto mode - Ensure all smoke exhaust fans in auto mode - Ensure all pressurization fans are in auto mode - Ensure all Normal Exhaust fans are in auto mode **Common Responsibilities** - Conduct Evacuation drill of Building Emergency response plan for clients in case of any emergency - Ensure Smooth Operation of Traffic - Check Guards duties and posts - Training/ briefing of Guards on Fire safety and security - Inspecting hot work areas - Checking PPE at the site **Permits and Inspections** - Issue Different Types of permits - Checking and inspection with safety standards of fit out area - Equipment maintenance of fire and security - To check All indicator bulbs - To check Mat in front of electrical panel - To check Drain condition - Appropriate signages (no smoking, floor signs, panic bar, floor layout, exit signage) - Lift lobby clear (all fire exits clear from any obstacles) - To break hammer in place for FHC - Documentation check and maintenance of all equipment and systems - Checking the terrace area and staircase - Checking all emergency exits in the building - Conducting Evacuation drill of clients on quarterly basis - Attending HSE- Meetings and addressing HSE issues - Participating in all near miss, incident and accident investigations - Participating in emergency exercises - Requesting that all incidents are investigated promptly and take appropriate steps for preventing recurrence - Attend safety committee meetings - Ensure observation completion on time - Spread safety procedures safety awareness across down team - All fire line valves in open condition (hydrant line and sprinkler line) to be checked - To be observant towards any unsafe act, bring the same to the notice of management as required and follow engineering guidelines and Safety management system **Roles, Responsibilities, Authority, and Accountability (RRAA) in relation to OHS (Occupational Health and Safety)** **Roles in OHS** - Promote and maintain a safe working environment in line with the DLF HSE Policy. - Oversee and support the effective implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS). - Coordinate OHS efforts within the team, including training, compliance, documentation, and emergency preparedness. - Serve as a frontline safety leader in risk identification, communication, and corrective action. **Responsibilities in OHS** - Ensure DLF HSE Policy is clearly understood and followed by self and all team members. - Implement and communicate DLF Safety standards, SOPs, EGs, and OHS procedures across the team. - Monitor achievement of individual and team OHS objectives within defined timelines. - Identify workplace risks and ensure control measures (e.g., OSRA, JSA, HIRA, TBT) are implemented and communicated. - Ensure participation in Employee Consultation Forums and other OHS meetings is active and effective. - Ensure timely reporting and investigation of incidents, near misses (NMCs), and safety observations (SOs) in line with IISC/SO procedures. - Ensure work is conducted by Permit to Work (PTW) requirements and corresponding risk assessments. - Attend and ensure team participation in training sessions as per TNI and annual plan. - Maintain, track, and update all OHS and fire safety documents as per assigned responsibilities. - Oversee maintenance and updates of fire protection and prevention systems (fire alarms, extinguishers, hydrants, suppression systems, etc.) per DLF standards. **Authority in OHS** - Authorities to stop unsafe work and raise safety concerns without delay. - Authority to enforce OHS compliance, including fire safety protocols and legal standards. - Authority to request training, maintenance, or resources necessary for maintaining fire and general safety standards. - Authority to conduct inspections or initiate reviews of high-risk or non-compliant areas. - Authority to escalate unresolved risks to the HSE department or management. **Accountability in OHS** - Accountable for ensuring full compliance with the DLF Safety Management System. - Accountable for the performance and readiness of all fire protection and prevention systems. - Accountable for the implementation of risk controls and verification of their effectiveness. - Accountable for ensuring OHS documentation is accurate, up to date, and audit ready. - Accountable for training completion, incident reporting, and team awareness of safety obligations. - Accountable for driving a culture of safety and prevention within the team and across work locations. - To identify risk at his workplace, control measures are implemented and communicated to concerned employees. - Participation in Employee Consultation Forum and other OHS related meetings. - To report all incidents, NMCs and SOs that have occurred are reported and take participation as per IISC, SO procedures. - To ensure work is carried out as per the Permit to Work standard and also implementation of all identified control measures as per risk assessment (OSRA).