Safety Specialist

The successful candidate will support the Project Team in implementing the company safety program to ensure a safe, healthy and accident-free work environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain OSHA compliance with the following topics in mind;

1. 1. Perform routine job safety analyses and project safety inspections and reviews;
   2. Conduct daily inspections of equipment and tools to ensure they are in good working order and pose no safety threats.
   3. Identify unsafe environments and take corrective action with the Superintendent.
   4. Emergency Action Plan
   5. Fire Prevention Program
   6. Hazard Communication Program
   7. Personal Protective Equipment Program
   8. Maintain a functioning, trained Emergency/First Aid Response group
   9. Develop and maintain an Ergonomics Improvement Program

• Maintain all training documentation.
• Support company vision, mission, values, policies and ideals while exhibiting a strong work ethic and professional image.
• Take a positive approach to problems and work collaboratively and creatively toward solutions.
• Manage Safety conflict under the direction of the Project Superintendent and assist in effectively resolving disputes.
• Ensure regulatory requirements are being met (i.e., OSHA, DEP, EPA, DOT, NFPA)
• Provide initial new-hire safety training and/or site specific safety training as required and follow-up interaction for all new employees.
• Act as the Company liaison for accident management to include accident case management, governmental action, workers compensation, file management and follow-up with health care workers and patients.
• Work with OHS Director and Human Resources Director to maintain a post-accident and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing policy.
  

Qualifications/Requirements: 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a safety related program or minimum of 5 years equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in professional safety.
• Ability to work independently with little oversight.
• Ability to work as an effective part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Proficient on Microsoft Office Products.
• Access and print safety related reports from our system.
• Ability to train all levels of the organization.