Site Safety Representative

JOB SUMMARY:

The key function of a Safety Representative is to put Safety at the forefront of their job, makes the client’s needs priority, works well in a team setting, is self-managed, and is flexible when it comes to change.  Will be visiting job sites in an outdoor environment, providing the safety guidance to field workers. Be part of the Compliance Department implementing and overseeing the safety program including the development of site safety policies and procedures.  Will assist in determining the cause of unsafe conditions and injury claims through procedure, equipment, and facilities inspection and worker observation.

Training:

• Support Training Managers with monthly Safety meetings 
• Provide OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 trainings
• Conduct Toolbox talks as needed

Safety:

• Conduct daily Site Safety audits and provide report of site visit with findings
• Conduct Supervisor Investigation for incidents (injury, accident, equipment theft, equipment damage, near-miss and line strike) 
• Facilitate corrective measures where warranted
• Enforce safety policies and procedures as required by OSHA law and Company Policies
• Perform periodic evaluations of tools and equipment
• Ensure that safety meetings (toolbox talks) are taking place
• Review and approve safety plans
• Promote safe work practices

Experience preferred in the following area:

• Experience with construction safety
• Knowledge of construction
• Excellent collaboration, problem-solving and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Strong work ethic – willing to do what it takes to get the job done

Qualifications

• Must possess a thorough knowledge of interpreting and complying with OSHA as well as best practices in construction safety
• 1 years of relevant safety experience working on construction projects
• OSHA 30 in construction or higher OSHA certification
• First aid/CPR certification (not required but a plus)
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking tine to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Time Management – Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
• Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of other’s reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Computer Skills with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a Team

Salary : $52,000 - $72,800