What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at Foster Lawson?
The position is responsible for administering and managing the Safety and Health Management System, and the corresponding regulations that relate to the safety of our clients work, for an assigned location in pursuit of continuous safety improvement.
Essential Job Accountabilities
Partner with Company team members, owner representatives, clinics, medical/testing facilities to ensure effective working relationships.
Administer and manage compliance with the Company's Safety and Health Management System and Group incident prevention efforts to ensure company safety goals are met.
Advise changes and/or adjust work procedures as required to ensure the safety of affected employees and/or the general public.
Perform inspections, observations and audits to reduce incidents and ensure health and the well-being of our employees.
Conduct and monitor training, regulatory compliance and strategic initiatives in order to ensure knowledge and awareness of Safety and Health Management Systems.
Initiate, coordinate and conduct meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company expectation and safety standards.
Participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance and protecting Company interests.
Assist in the development and review of job hazard analysis to ensure successful completion of work through identification of hazards and control measures.
Investigate and communicate near misses, incidents and claims to make certain that Company interests are preserved.
Manage periodic checks to ensure plans, corrective actions and deficiencies are corrected and documented in a timely fashion.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field, preferred or,
Work Experience
Minimum 4-5 years of experience in construction or applicable industry with safety related responsibilities required.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Mine and Safety Professional (CMSP) certification preferred.
