What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at Ragle Inc?
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Safety Specialist to join our heavy civil construction team. The Safety Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local safety regulations, and minimizing the risk of accidents and injuries on construction sites. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of heavy civil construction processes, a passion for safety, and the ability to engage with all levels of staff to enforce safety protocols and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safety Program Implementation: Develop, implement, and enforce site-specific safety programs in compliance with OSHA, state, and local regulations. Ensure that all safety protocols are followed on-site, particularly in heavy civil construction environments.
- Training & Education: Conduct safety training for workers, supervisors, and subcontractors. Ensure that all employees are adequately trained on hazard identification, safe work practices, and emergency response procedures.
- Safety Inspections: Perform regular safety audits and inspections on construction sites to ensure compliance with safety standards and identify potential hazards. Document inspections and follow up on corrective actions.
- Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents, near-misses, and safety violations. Determine root causes, develop corrective actions, and ensure that safety incidents are documented thoroughly. Provide recommendations to prevent future incidents.
- Compliance Monitoring: Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and state safety laws. Keep up to date with changes to regulatory requirements and adjust safety protocols as necessary.
- Safety Reporting: Maintain safety documentation, including incident reports, safety inspection records, and compliance logs. Provide regular reports to management on safety performance and incidents.
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment: Conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments for new and ongoing projects. Collaborate with project managers to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks.
- Safety Culture Promotion: Foster a culture of safety by actively engaging with workers and leadership. Encourage open communication regarding safety concerns and suggestions for improvement.
- Emergency Response Planning: Develop and implement emergency response procedures for various potential site emergencies. Coordinate drills and ensure preparedness for medical or fire emergencies, natural disasters, and other critical situations.
Qualifications:
- 5 years of safety experience in construction (genre of construction not specific)
- Spanish speaking/Bi-lingual
- OSHA 510 & 501
- CPR/1st Aid experience
- SSH or CSHO certification (Preferred)
- CHST Certification (Preferred)
Note: Ragle Inc. is not sponsoring visa's at this time.
Ragle Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Ragle Inc., complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Ragle Inc. participates in E-Verify.
