What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Safety Coordinator position at Blue Sage Services, LLC?
A Site Safety Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and maintaining a safe working environment on a construction site by conducting regular inspections, enforcing safety regulations, investigating incidents, delivering safety training, and ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety standards, aiming to prevent accidents and injuries among workers.
Key Responsibilities Of a Site Safety Coordinator
Key Responsibilities Of a Site Safety Coordinator
- Safety Inspections and Audits: Regularly conduct site inspections to identify potential hazards, including equipment, work areas, and safety procedures, and document findings for corrective action.
- Accident Investigation: Thoroughly investigate all workplace accidents, identify root causes, and implement preventative measures to avoid future occurrences.
- Safety Training and Education: Deliver safety training programs to all site personnel on topics such as hazard recognition, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), emergency procedures, and relevant safety regulations.
- Compliance Monitoring: Ensure adherence to all applicable safety regulations, company safety policies, and site-specific safety plans.
- Incident Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all safety incidents, near misses, and injuries, reporting them to relevant authorities as required.
- Hazard Control: Implement control measures to mitigate identified hazards, including implementing safe work practices, recommending modifications to equipment, and ensuring proper signage.
- PPE Management: Monitor the proper use and maintenance of PPE, ensuring employees are fitted correctly and have access to necessary equipment.
- Emergency Response: Participate in emergency response drills and ensure all site personnel are familiar with emergency procedures.
- Communication and Collaboration: Collaborate with project managers, supervisors, and workers to promote a safety-first culture and address safety concerns.
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed safety records, including inspection reports, incident reports, training logs, and safety meeting minutes.
- Strong understanding of occupational health and safety regulations
- Experience in construction safety practices and procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively train and interact with workers at all levels
- Ability to conduct thorough investigations and analyze data to identify root causes
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage safety documentation and reporting
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- OSHA 500
- Strong computer skills including Excel and other documentation tools.
