Responsibilities for Safety Coordinator:
- Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily.
- Conduct safety observation reports on a regular basis, depending on the length of the project.
- Attend safety walks and inspections before or during each project to analyze safety risks.
- Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operation.
- Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace.
- Investigate accidents that occur onsite and identify possible causes of the accident.
- Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents and related events.
- Act as a liaison between management and external safety agencies, such as fire and insurance personnel.
Qualifications for Safety Coordinator:
- Bachelor's degree in health and safety or a related field may be preferred.
- Registration as a Certified Safety Professional or similar form of licensure as a safety officer.
- Experience with PowerPoint, Excel and auditor safety software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation.
- Understanding of federal, state and city safety requirements, including OSHA.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines.
- Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and project managers.
- Understanding of how to read blueprints and other construction plans preferred in some fields.
- Leadership skills, such as the ability to motivate a team and provide feedback.