What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at Wohlsen Construction Company?
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As a Safety Specialist you will oversee and enforce health and safety protocols on our construction site. The Safety Specialist will be responsible for ensuring all activities comply with local, state, and federal safety regulations. This role plays a critical part in protecting workers, minimizing risk, and promoting a culture of safety across the project site.
Responsibilities
Physical Requirements
In a normal day, this position requires the employee must be able to stand, sit, walk, and drive for 4-6 hours. Employee must be able to lift/carry up to 20 lbs. maximum; frequently lift/carry up to 10lbs. In this position, employee occasionally (0-33%) must be able to bend at waist, squat the knees, climb (including ladders), reach above shoulders, kneel, crawl, use feet (foot controls), and/or work at heights above 6 feet.
Safety Sensitive
Safety-Sensitive positions are any jobs that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This job is a Safety-Sensitive position.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Wohlsen Construction may exercise its employment at-will rights at any time.
As a Safety Specialist you will oversee and enforce health and safety protocols on our construction site. The Safety Specialist will be responsible for ensuring all activities comply with local, state, and federal safety regulations. This role plays a critical part in protecting workers, minimizing risk, and promoting a culture of safety across the project site.
Responsibilities
- Implement, promote, and enforce safety policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA).
- Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards.
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents in conjunction with Wohlsen safety team.
- Monitor the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure compliance among workers and subcontractors.
- Coordinate and lead site safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions for all team members.
- Collaborate with project managers, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure safety requirements are integrated into daily operations.
- Maintain up-to-date safety documentation, including records of inspections, training, permits, and incident logs.
- Stay informed on new safety legislation, technologies, and industry best practices.
- Provide recommendations to improve site conditions and reduce potential hazards.
- Ensure emergency response plans are in place and conduct drills regularly.
- Minimum 3-5 years of construction experience in safety & health management required.
- CHST, ASP, CSP or other safety certification preferred
- Certified OSHA 30
- Knowledge of construction industry contract documents
- Communication skills (verbal/written)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Physical Requirements
In a normal day, this position requires the employee must be able to stand, sit, walk, and drive for 4-6 hours. Employee must be able to lift/carry up to 20 lbs. maximum; frequently lift/carry up to 10lbs. In this position, employee occasionally (0-33%) must be able to bend at waist, squat the knees, climb (including ladders), reach above shoulders, kneel, crawl, use feet (foot controls), and/or work at heights above 6 feet.
Safety Sensitive
Safety-Sensitive positions are any jobs that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This job is a Safety-Sensitive position.
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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Wohlsen Construction may exercise its employment at-will rights at any time.