Safety Manager

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, ASP/CSP or CHST designation OR minimum of 3 years of prior work history as a designated construction safety coordinator;
• Qualified to recognize safety hazards;
• Possesses current certification in first aid, CPR and AED;
• Comprehensive knowledge of occupational safety regulations;
• Possesses a recent OSHA 30-hour card (within the last two years) and/or OSHA 500 certification;
• Ability to identify problems, establish facts, collect data, draw valid conclusions and ensure problems are solved and do not reoccur
• Must be able to communicate effectively with construction managers, architects, engineers, field and shop personnel
• Work well under the pressure of time constraints and changing expectations;
• Excellent time management, organizational, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Customer service orientation with strong communication skills; Ability to train a diverse employee base
• Proven ability to work independently while supporting company safety goals.
• Above average computer skills with demonstrated experience with all Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Fluent in Spanish is a plus, but not a requirement

Tasks & Activities

ANALYSIS & PROBLEM SOLVING

• Oversee accident investigations and related documentation;
• Identifies and responds appropriately to safety concerns;
• Maintains that federal, state, local laws, regulations, and codes are enforced;
• Promote a culture of “safety first” throughout the organization;
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements;
• Conduct periodic safety audits and reports with recommendations for continuous improvement based on findings;
• Assist in the implementation, auditing and maintenance of a safety policy handbook and site-specific policies that are required by law;
• Maintains MSDS/SDS library;
• Visit job sites when necessary to audit policies and procedures, train employees or conduct accident investigations;
• Back-up Administrator for the Drug Free Workplace Program in conjunction with HR

COMMUNICATION

• Coordinates OSHA training for new and existing employees;
• Coordinate the planning, development and implementation of safety training for new employee orientation and annual required training programs;
• Oversee toolbox talks for field and shop;
• Work with the HR department to develop, implement and maintain a safety discipline policy and accountability program;
• Report status of overall safety program to leadership team on a periodic basis;
• Implement safety reward program

CUSTOMER SERVICE & CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS

• Attend Safety Council of Greater Columbus Meetings on our behalf (required for our membership);
• Weekly jobsite inspections;
• Attend BWC-required (for our rating) safety trainings/meetings;

JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Conduct research and stay current regarding safety management best practices in the industry;
• Develop a working knowledge of workers’ compensation insurance and premium reduction strategies to help maintain a safety program that focuses on a reduction of these costs by improving overall workplace safety;
• Point person on OSHA visits;
• Monitor, revise and implement ongoing updates safety regulations, laws or reporting requirements;
• Creates SDS

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• knowledge of occupational safety regulations
• Possesses a recent OSHA 30-hour card (within the last two years) and/or OSHA 500 certification

Experience:

• construction safety coordinator: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Associate Safety Professionals (Required)
• Certified Safety Professional (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person