SSHO- Site Safety Health Officer

Total Safety U.S. Inc.; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety services provider is seeking a Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) for the dredging industry in Broussard, LA. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in construction, along with OSHA safety training and the ability to manage compliance and safety inspections. Responsibilities include ensuring safety requirements are met, conducting hazard analyses, and managing safety communication. A High School diploma is required, with a preference for an associate degree. Strong commitment to safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety Outreach training within 4 years.
• At least 5 years of construction industry experience.
• 24 hours of safety and health coursework within the last 4 hours.
• 3 years experience in managing dredging or construction safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform Operator Qualification and Equipment Inspections.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Prepare Activity Hazard Analysis when required.
• Conduct daily field inspections.
• Assist in Incident Case Management to minimize recordables.
• Ensure timely completion of HSE communications.

Skills

OSHA Construction Safety Outreach training

Experience in construction industry

Supervising dredging or construction

Conducting hazard analyses

Use of PPE

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree in science or technical area

Job description

Broussard LA TS Office, 5749 Highway 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518, USA.

Total Safety is looking for aSSHO – Site Safety Health Officer for the dredging industry to join their safety conscious team!

Total Safety is the world’s premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products necessary to support them, including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. Our Core Values are People, Safety & Wellbeing, Accountability, Responsibility, Empowerment, Honesty, Transparency, and Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Perform Operator Qualification and Equipment Inspections.


• Ensure compliance with operator, OSHA, USACE, and all Client / Property Owner safety requirements.


• Prepare Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) when required, and ensure crews are reviewing prior to commencement of work.


• Conduct daily field inspections including: Attending an AHA Pre-Task meeting daily, and inspection of related work activities.


• Incident Investigations including: Near Miss, Property Damage, Injury, etc.


• Assist in Incident Case Management utilizing client protocols / procedures to minimize OSHA recordables and lost time injuries.


• Ensure any HSE related communications are performed including: Corporate Communications, Toolbox Talks, and Lessons Learned are completed in a timely manner.


• Ensure proper use of equipment, tools and PPE in the field.

Skills and Experience

• A minimum of the 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety Outreach training or equivalent and EM-385 within the last four (4) years.


• A minimum of five (5) years of experience working in the construction industry.


• 24 hours of formal classroom or online safety and health related coursework within the last 4 hours.


• A minimum of three (3) years continuous experience within the past 5 years in supervising / managing dredging, marine or land-based construction, work managing safety programs or processes, or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls in activities or environments with similar hazards.


• Able to work at various heights, the employee will be exposed to heat, cold, dust, fumes, or gases and to changes of weather.

Educational Requirements

High School diploma or GED. Associates degree in science or technical area strongly preferred.

Total Safety and its subsidiaries afford equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. Total Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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