Safety Officer

BNK Group; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a construction safety officer to ensure a safe working environment on project sites. The role involves conducting safety audits, collaborating with contractors, and enforcing safety policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of safety regulations and experience in training staff on safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conducting daily environmental and safety audits
• Inspecting and investigating workplace accidents and safety complaints
• Developing and implementing health and safety programs

Job description

Job Description

• The primary responsibility of a construction safety officer is to ensure all workers on site work in a safe environment and follow all safety procedures.
• The safety officer collaborates with contractors to identify potential hazards on project sites, including toxic materials, electrocution risks, and structural threats, and works to eliminate or reduce these hazards.
• The safety officer must be present on site to enforce safety policies, be knowledgeable about safety regulations, and ensure compliance.
• Additional responsibilities include conducting safety audits and inspections, developing, implementing, and enforcing safety policies, and performing any other tasks assigned by the organization.

Responsibilities:

Construction safety officers perform various functions to ensure a safe environment for workers at a project site. The major tasks include:

• Conducting daily environmental and safety audits
• Inspecting and investigating workplace accidents, safety complaints, and hazardous material spills
• Identifying physical, biological, and chemical hazards at the site
• Investigating the site to ensure equipment, processes, and materials do not pose safety or health risks
• Developing, evaluating, and implementing health and safety programs and strategies
• Collaborating with agencies like OSHA
• Preparing and submitting safety reports and injury logs to relevant authorities
• Training and advising employers and stakeholders on workplace safety and environmental protection
• Creating frameworks to reduce accidents and improve safety
• Verifying the safety and adequacy of tools and equipment
• Reviewing and approving subcontractors' safety plans
• Training workers and conducting drills for emergency preparedness