healthandsafetyofficer
nounUK /ˌhelθ ən ˈseɪfti ˌɒfɪsə/
US /ˌhelθ ən ˈseɪfti ˌɔːfɪsər/
A person whose job is to make sure a place is safe and no one gets hurt.
The healthandsafetyofficer checked that all the fire exits were clear.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Someone who checks that rules about staying safe at work are followed.
The healthandsafetyofficer visited the building to review the safety rules.
3. A worker who looks for dangers in a workplace and helps fix them.
After the accident, the healthandsafetyofficer found the loose wire and had it repaired.
4. A person who teaches staff how to avoid accidents on the job.
The healthandsafetyofficer gave a short talk on lifting heavy boxes safely.