Site Safety Health Officer

General Summary

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

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements

• 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

This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)