SAFETY INSPECTOR

The Pollution Control Officer (PCO) / Safety Officer (SO) is responsible for ensuring full compliance with Philippine Environmental Laws and Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Standards across the program. The position requires continuous monitoring and inspection of work areas, management of environmental and safety programs, and submission of all required documents to obtain and maintain an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). All duties must comply with Philippine Environmental and OSH laws.

Environmental Compliance & Monitoring

• Ensure compliance with PD 1586, RA 6969, RA 8749, RA 9003, RA 9275, and their respective Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRRs).
• Maintain updated knowledge of all applicable environmental laws, operational procedures, policies, permits, certificates, and records.
• Complete quarterly and annual environmental reports.
• Identify environmental aspects and impacts of organizational activities; recommend mitigating measures.
• Attend to all permitting and registration requirements prior to construction, installation, or operation of pollution sources and control facilities.
• Monitor compliance with ECC conditions and submit required reports.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of environmental facilities, including wastewater treatment, air pollution control devices, hazardous waste storage, MRFs, and environmental monitoring systems.
• Ensure proper handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste, including securing Permits to Transport, manifests, Certificates of Treatment (COT), and submissions to EMB.
• Ensure proper operation of hazardous waste transporter or TSD facility (when applicable).
• Monitor chemical use, especially those under Priority Chemicals List (PCL) and Chemical Control Orders (CCO).
• Submit complete Self‑Monitoring Reports (SMR) and Compliance Monitoring Reports (CMR) as required.
• Submit 24‑hour incident reports for environmental incidents, spills, breakdowns, exceedances, or releases.
• Represent the establishment during meetings, hearings, technical conferences, and Pollution Adjudication Board (PAB) proceedings (when applicable).
• Serve as liaison with EMB and coordinate with LGUs on regulatory programs.
• Participate in multi‑party monitoring team activities when required.
• Lead environmental awareness activities, campaigns, and training.

Occupational Safety & Health (OSH) Program Management

• Develop, implement, and promote OSH programs in accordance with OSH Standards.
• Advise and assist management with compliance and submission of required OSH documents.
• Prepare the annual OSH Program and conduct quarterly assessments of program implementation.
• Attend scheduled government safety inspections and Health & Safety Committee Meetings.
• Act as employer’s principal consultant in identifying hazards and eliminating unsafe work practices.

• Serve as Secretary to the Health & Safety Committee:

• Prepare minutes of meetings
• Report status of recommendations
• Notify members of meetings
• Submit committee activity reports
• Conduct workplace inspections and accident investigations; submit reports to management.
• Coordinate safety and health training programs.
• Maintain an efficient accident record system and ensure supervisors implement corrective actions.
• Assist government agencies during inspections or investigations.

Training & Awareness

• Facilitate orientation and training for employees on environmental activities, OSH programs, projects, and campaigns.
• Update environmental bulletins, posters, and information materials.