What Exactly Does HR Do for Workplace Safety? Seeking Clarification and Insights

I would like to have clarification on the role and responsibilities of HR in safety.

Thank you,

Regards,
Mannubhai

HR responsibility starts with one main component of the safety triangle, i.e., Persons. Broadly, I can say...

AT THE TIME OF SELECTION:

• Should know the local language.
• Should be medically fit.
• Preferably having working experience in the relevant industry.
• Should consider age criteria.
• Should have user-specified qualifications.

AT THE TIME OF JOINING ORGANIZATION:

• Pre-employment Medical Checkup.
• Facilitate Safety Induction Training.
• Provide PPEs (Uniform & Other relevant PPE).
• Job agreement with specific safety clauses.

DURING WORKING WITH THE ORGANIZATION:

• Periodical Medical Checkup.
• BBS trainings.
• Motivate for safety activities from time to time.
• At the time of appraisal, consideration of safety performance.

AT THE TIME OF LEAVING ORGANIZATION:

• Medical Checkup.
• Exit Interview - By keeping Safety Focus.
• Relieving letter - Mention safety Performance grade.

Regards,
Abhaygirish

The Primary Objective of HR

The first objective of HR, in layman's terms, is to ensure the health and well-being of workers so that they can perform their tasks well with full safety. Furthermore, you may refer to the Factories Act of 1948 for a better understanding.