Site Safety Officer

Site Safety and Health Officer

Job Summary:

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) monitors workplace activities to promote and ensure employee compliance with applicable safety regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· As stated in EM385-1-1, 5 years of continuous construction or general industry safety experience is required

Duties/ Responsibilities:

· Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.

· Conducts employee training on applicable safety standards.

· Reviews safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.

· Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.

· Inspects safety equipment; recommends replacements.

· Drafts and implements internal safety standards and policies.

· Reviews accidents and incidents reported by employees and visitors to the facility.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Per VHA Directive 7715, the Construction Safety Officer (CSO) is responsible for:

(1) Reviewing project submittals for all assigned construction projects, specifically

including the contractor project safety plan.

(2) Identifying and facilitating mitigation of work site risks.

(3) Collecting deficiency information.

(4) Regular reporting of risks, deficiencies, trends and improvements for each

project.

(5) Providing oversight of contract construction safety. The CSO must be

knowledgeable in the general inspection of typical work sites during construction and renovation activities performed by contract staff, and in the review of contractor safety program submittals. NOTE: The CSO(s) do not take the place of the contractor’s CP or act on their behalf.

(6) Determining if the contractor is meeting VA standards and contractual

requirements for safety and OSHA compliance, as required by (VAAR) 836.236-87.

When these standards and contract requirements are not being met, the VA COR or

CO, in coordination with the CSO, must take immediate action to prevent injury,

exposure, noncompliance, or property damage.

(7) Requiring the contractor to implement and maintain an effective safety program

that identifies and controls hazards that may cause injury or illness to VA patients, staff, visitors, and contractor employees. This includes:

(a) Ensuring the specific safety requirements for construction operations are

implemented during facility projects.

(b) Participating in the Multi-disciplinary Team established for the Construction

Safety Committee.

(c) Conducting periodic inspections of construction sites to ensure compliance with

safety elements of the established program(s). At a minimum, weekly inspections are

required.

Requirements

· Extensive knowledge of company safety policies and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.

- Experience working in a medical facility

- Ability to work nights and weekends

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to conduct training.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Strong leadership skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

· Must be able to pass background and security checks required for access to federal and military installations.

Education and Experience:

· OSHA 30 card with general industry or construction experience required.

-5 years of continuous construction safety experience along with supervising/managing of general construction required.

- Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or related field is desired.

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Physical Requirements:

· Ability to travel throughout facility to conduct safety inspections.

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000