What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Advisor position at Safety Management Group, LLC?
Description
SMG is a nationally recognized professional service organization that provides workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products.
SMG seeks a local Safety Advisor – Construction in Washington, DC.
The key function of a Safety Advisor is to put safety at the forefront of their job, prioritize the client’s needs, work well in a team setting, be self-managed, and be flexible when it comes to change and travel. The Associate in this role will work in a construction environment.
Overview of Job Responsibilities
- Facilitate the safety portion of the pre-bid, pre-construction, and monthly progress meetings
- Conduct safety leadership training for all management personnel
- Review contractor project-specific safety plans
- Create and deliver training to increase industry knowledge, worker participation, and claim reduction
- Identify performance improvement initiatives
- Cultivate an engaged and informed safety culture
- Review risk assessments on high-hazard work activities
- Conduct accident investigations to determine causal factors and a safe plan of action
- Conduct quarterly performance and climate assessments
- Collaborate with the contractors to reduce and eliminate Potential Serious Incidents and Fatality events
- Conduct daily site inspections with detailed reports
Requirements
- CHST or OSHA 500 and three-plus years of construction safety experience
- Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
- Ability to conduct safety meetings and communicate with trades and GC
- Proficient with technology and Microsoft Office
- Motivated and self-driven
Physical Demands of the job may include
- Moving about long distances
- Ascending/Descending stairs and ladders
- Remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period
- Working in extreme weather
- Being exposed to loud noises
- Wearing personal protective gear correctly
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SMG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
