FAB SHOP SAFETY SPECIALIST

Responsible ensuring a safe working environment and prevent occupational accidents and injuries. The Safety Specialist supports the company’s safety program within mechanical construction projects by promoting a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with OSHA, state, and company safety standards, and working with project teams to prevent incidents. This role provides training, conducts inspections, and assists management in implementing corrective actions to maintain a strong safety culture across all job sites. Keeping up to date with new laws and regulations regarding workplace safety and making recommendations for implementation.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Performs safety audits.
• Assists or conducts all safety related training.
• Performs and/or assists with safety incident investigations as well as OSHA investigations.
• Lead the written Hazard Communication (HazCom) program: maintain SDSs, ensure secondary container labeling, and deliver initial/annual training.
• Verify machine guarding, point-of-operation protection, and safe use of hand/power tools; correct deficiencies and lock/tag unsafe equipment.
• Manage powered industrial truck (forklift) training, evaluations, and refresher triggers; verify pre-use inspections and enforce safe operating procedures.
• Implement hearing conservation where exposures meet/ exceed action levels
• Ensure first-aid/medical services availability, eyewash/shower where corrosives are present, and required postings
• Support recordkeeping and incident analysis to drive corrective actions (OSHA 300/301) and verify required posting.
• Monitor workplace activities on a daily basis.
• Identifies and reports safety violations, providing recommendations for corrective and disciplinary action.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the construction industry or a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health.
• OSHA 30 Certificate (General Industry)

Job Skills:

• Knowledge of Windows based software (Excel, Word) and any e-mail system.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of handling confidential information.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate/Bachelor’s degree preferred

Special Requirements:

• OSHA 30 (General Industry)
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Valid driver's license

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