Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager for a large environmental services company. The company performs soil remediation projects, excavations, abatement, utility work, and DOT transportation of waste. Health & Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing job site safety during weekly site inspections and to ensure adherence to company safety policies and OSHA construction standards. The company performs work throughout New England. 

Responsibilities

Perform weekly job site safety inspections of employee work practices, behaviors, and equipment means/methods

Document site inspections and corrective actions / preventative measures taken

Review Job Safety Analysis (JSA) with onsite staff for specific construction activities

Conduct and document health and safety training/meetings on construction related topics

Complete or assist with injury, auto and general liability accident investigations

Develop working relationships with jobsite personnel, project managers and clients

Work with Project Managers on written JSA plans for bids

Work closely with the Director of Compliance to strengthen the organizations existing programs and provide cooperative assistance in the creation of new and innovative approaches to workplace safety.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety or related field (Associate’s Degree acceptable).

Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in which safety oversight was a primary function

Working knowledge of OSHA’s safety and health standards for the construction industry

OSHA related safety training (i.e. OSHA 40, OSHA 510, CHST) preferred

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, as well as general and subcontractor personnel

Candidates must possess a strong independent work ethic, be detail oriented, and well organized

Self-motivated and able to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision

Must possess communication skills that can adapt and work with a variety of personalities

Ability to work outside in all environmental conditions in an active capacity.