What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at RL Clotworthy Construction?
Job Description
As the Safety Manager at RL Clotworthy Construction, you will be entrusted with managing the safety and risk associated with our construction projects and company operations. Your primary responsibility will be to proactively plan, direct, and implement the company's safety program, ensuring a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment for all employees and contractors.
Supervisory Responsibilities
As the Safety Manager at RL Clotworthy Construction, you will be entrusted with managing the safety and risk associated with our construction projects and company operations. Your primary responsibility will be to proactively plan, direct, and implement the company's safety program, ensuring a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment for all employees and contractors.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
- Collaborate with management to develop and implement safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws and regulations, including OSHA standards.
- Conduct safety training for employees and contractors.
- Perform thorough jobsite inspections to identify safety deficiencies and hazards.
- Complete detailed inspection reports and distribute them to the direct Supervisor and project teams promptly.
- Support the development of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies and programs.
- Advise and instruct employees on safety-related topics including noise levels and machinery usage.
- Conduct risk assessments and enforce preventive measures to mitigate potential hazards.
- Review existing safety policies and measures, updating them in accordance with legislative changes.
- Initiate and organize OSHA training sessions for employees and executives.
- Inspect premises and monitor personnel to identify non-conformities or unsafe practices.
- Take immediate action to stop any unsafe acts or processes observed on-site.
- Record and investigate safety incidents, determining their causes and handling worker's compensation claims as needed.
- Prepare comprehensive reports on safety occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.
- Manage safety program, including program development, GAP analysis, site visits, on-the-job training, and scheduling employee safety training.
- Proven experience as a safety officer, with at least 2 years of telecommunications experience preferred.
- Tower climbing experience is highly advantageous.
- In-depth knowledge of legislation such as OSHA and EPA regulations, along with procedural expertise.
- Familiarity with potentially hazardous materials or practices within the construction industry.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite; working knowledge of safety management information systems is beneficial.
- Outstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics effectively.
- Basic knowledge of Cal and Fed OSHA regulations pertaining to construction.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Strong supervisory and leadership abilities.
- Willingness to travel as required.
- Minimum of 5 years of safety management experience in telecom construction or related industry.
- OSHA 500 Construction certification, MEWP, RF Safety & CPR/First Aid Trainer certification required.
- Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST) required, Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP), OSHA 510 certification.
- Prolonged periods of computer work.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.