Safety Specialist

About the role

Assist EHS Manager in promoting a company-wide safety culture and OSHA-compliant workforce through communication, training, and enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Train new employees on Company Safety Handbook, which includes all company safety policies and procedures (Safety Orientation).
• Train outside service personnel in the OSHA 10- or 30-hour construction industry courses (necessary topics include Hazcom, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety/LOTO, Scaffolds, PPE, Hand & Power Tools, Confined Space, Struck-By/Caught-In Hazards, Stairways & Ladders, Material Handling, Powered Industrial Trucks, Aerial Work Platforms, and Respiratory Protection).
• Perform safety audits of company facilities as well as customer jobsites.
• Assist in environmental compliance (environmental waste pick-up, container labeling, SDS organization).
• Interact with employees to promote company safety culture.
• Participate in Company Safety Committee.
• Take inventory of safety equipment and order as needed.
• Lead weekly Safety Meetings and Toolbox Talks on trending issues and safety improvements.
• Track company safety performance and address gaps in compliance.
• Accompany injured employees to urgent care facility.
• Investigate and record “Near-Misses” and incidents resulting in injury or property damage.
• Share safety statistics and incident investigation findings company-wide.
• Produce customer-required safety plans (e.g., Crane Lift Plans, Job Hazard Analyses, etc.).
• Organize annual hearing tests.
• Participate in job meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety (Management/Sciences/Engineering).
• Knowledge of OSHA 1910 and 1926 Standards.
• Mobility and flexibility in traveling to customer locations within a (5) state radius if necessary.
• Ability to overcome stressful situations and identify / solve problems.
• Strong management, communication skills, and professional etiquette.
• Strong in public speaking.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options to implement solutions.
• OSHA 500 Certification desired.