Site Safety Health Officer

Description

Job Title: Site Safety & Health Officer

Department: Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety

Job Summary:

Ensures all required safety training and reporting are performed according to company, federal, state, and local statutory requirements. Plans, implements and supervises project safety and ensures that accident and fire protection programs are in compliance with the Safety Program on the assigned project. Consults with Safety Manager to develop safe work plans for all project phases and crew tasks.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating the safety training programs. This may include employee orientations, specific program training, monitoring, and assisting in weekly safety meetings, supervisor training, and accident awareness training
• Performs safety surveys and inspections, prepares written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented
• Conducts post-accident investigation and prepares report identifying possible accident causes and hazards for use by company personnel and senior management
• Assist managers and supervisors in investigating and documenting all property damage, personal injuries, safety violations, and unsafe conditions and activities
• Work with managers and supervisors in managing hazardous working conditions and eliminating unsafe employee activities.
• Investigate and recommend improvements in processes, design, procedures, and operations to minimize potential hazards
• Oversee workplace repair, installations, and any other work that could harm employees' safety
• Develop, manage and report on safety programs and plans at the company level and specific to each company location
• Assists in the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local statutory requirements
• Prepare and present reports on accidents and violations and determine causes
• Collect, manage and report on safety procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local statutory requirements
• Advises safety director on safety compliance concerns and preventative actions
• Ensure employee understanding of and compliance with all safety company policies and procedures
• Ensure that all sub-contractors' employees comply with job site safety rules and regulations

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements
• Possess strong computer skills, able to read, write, and comprehend written instructional documents in English
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of introductory algebra and geometry
• Proficient Microsoft Office productivity suite

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certifed Safety Professional (CSP) preferred or have more than one certification in the following; Safety Management Specialist (SMS), Safety Trained Supervisor (STS), Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC), Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or similar accredited certifications
• At least 5 years of related experience required
• Certified in risk management and health/safety management
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety laws and guidelines

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands
• Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to loud noises
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Ability to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands as necessary
• Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully pass as required a federal, state, or local government's background investigation
• Valid state driver's license
• First Aid and CPR Certified
• OSHA 500 Certified
• Completed 40 Hour EM 385-1-1 Course
• Completed 30 Hour OSHA Construction Course

Disclaimer:

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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)

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