Site Safety and Health Officer

We are currently seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer to administer site-specific Health & Safety programs, consistent with established Company policies and in accordance with applicable regulations and standards. Train workforce on safety procedures and requirements. Ensure all elements of contract safety requirements are being followed and adopted. Reports to Site Level Program Manager.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and execute site-specific occupational health and safety programs
• Audit the workplace for hazards, develop solutions to eliminate those hazards, communicate the solution to other employees and evaluate progress as the solution is implemented.
• Evaluate hazardous conditions and recommend procedural or administrative controls and/or personal protective equipment.
• Responsible for accident prevention programs to include weekly safety briefings
• Schedule, coordinate and deliver safety training to workforce; maintain training documentation and attendance records
• Investigate property damage and personal injury accidents to determine cause and methods to prevent recurrence
• Prepare incident and accident reports for review by Management and as required by OSHA and other regulatory agencies
• Facilitate and execute on Company Safety Program and Culture
• Coordinate workers compensation cases with corporate and insurance carrier personnel
• Perform other duties as assigned
• SSHO develops AHAs and ensures technicians/subcontractors trained on AHAs before work begins
  
  

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

• OSHA 30-hour training certificate or training card
• Resume or certificates demonstrating, for a minimum of the last five (5) years, the SSHO has maintained competencies through 8-hours of formal safety and health related training per year
• Resume demonstrating five (5) years of continuous safety experience in supervising or managing general industry/construction/O&M, including managing safety programs or processes or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls
• Resume demonstrating three (3) years of government medical research or hospital safety
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Excellent communication skills; ability to convey information effectively in writing and in presentations or speeches to other employees.
• Familiarity with environmental, Health and Safety regulations and standards
  
  

Work Experience

• 5 years experience in a Healthcare environment experience administering a worksite safety program, preferably with a government contractor or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
  
  

Education, Licenses and Certification

Required:

• High School Diploma
  
  

Interested candidates can apply by sending an updated resume to this ad.