can a foreign national be aapointed as a safety officer here in india?

BOCW also states that the safety officer needs to be well-versed in the language of the majority of workers. So, can a foreign national not be a safety engineer despite the qualifications? Is it possible to appoint a Welfare officer to assist the Expat safety engineer? Kindly reply.

Dear friend,

You are making two contradictory statements here. One is about the Safety Officer needing to be well-versed in the local vernacular or language. The second is recruiting them with support on functions through a Welfare Officer. The basic point is that the Welfare Officer may have their own departmental responsibilities and cannot always assist the Safety Officer. My suggestion is to avoid such a recruitment approach and instead opt for hiring a local candidate only.

Dear Sir,

Thank you for the insight. I am well aware of the compliance aspect, but I was hoping to find an alternate solution that ensures both compliance and competence.

Can a deputy safety officer from the home country be assigned to the expat Safety Officer to help overcome the language barrier?

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This question addresses the feasibility of assigning a deputy safety officer from the home country to work alongside an expat safety officer in order to improve communication and understanding, particularly in situations where language differences may pose challenges. By having a deputy safety officer who shares the same native language as the expat safety officer, it can enhance overall safety protocols and coordination within the organization.

Dear Hrakush,

It is indeed a better idea if the deputy can be a home guy; he can definitely help things to be in place.