Staff Site Safety & Health Specialist

TalentBurst; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Site Safety & Health Specialist to enhance the safety culture on construction sites. This role involves developing and enforcing safety policies, conducting training sessions, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations. You will collaborate closely with project teams to foster a safe working environment and address safety concerns proactively. If you are passionate about safety and have a strong background in construction management, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic and supportive setting.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in construction safety or management.
• Knowledge of OSHA and ANSI regulations is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Implement safety policies to ensure a safe work environment.
• Monitor construction activities and compliance with safety standards.
• Conduct safety training and assessments on-site.

Skills

OSHA Regulations

Safety Policy Implementation

Communication Skills

Safety Training

Construction Management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Associate Degree in Engineering

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Title - Staff Site Safety & Health Specialist

Location: Reading, PA 19605

Rate: $45/Hour

Job Description:

The Staff Site Safety & Health Specialist will support the site project management team to deliver project-specific Safety & Health programs at the field location.

This position will create and implement safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe, healthy, and incident-free work site in a heavy construction environment.

Monitor Safety & Health activities on field construction projects to verify operations are executed as planned and conducted in a safe manner.

Execute Safety & Health Program deliverables as defined by the Corporate Safety & Health department of *** by responding to questions and/or concerns related to site-specific safety and health compliance issues in a timely manner.

Maintain compliance with applicable Local, State, and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.

Investigate actions related to work stoppages when circumstances could lead to an immediate danger to life and health on a project.

Report safety and health concerns that have been resolved safely, and present the details and the personnel involved to the project management team.

Present safety and health information to the Corporate Safety & Health team to ensure that the project safety program is being implemented effectively and required safety compliance has been documented.

Responsible for written and verbal communication with client Safety & Health department regarding any site safety & health issues, coordination of preventative measures, and building working relationships with project staff and each Subcontractor Safety Representative to ensure proper compliance is consistently maintained.

Conduct, monitor, and record project safety & health walk-through assessments with subcontractor safety personnel.

Present all safety assessment findings to appropriate parties. Manage and document safety activities which require immediate correction and verify that these items are corrected in a timely manner.

Prepare documents to be distributed relative to safety, including assisting Site Management with correspondence to heighten safety awareness, project safety and health goals, and ensure a safe and productive work environment among all project personnel.

Conduct and document training on environmental, safety & health subjects.

Review and complete, as necessary, near miss, property damage, environmental incidents, and Accident Investigation reports and recommend countermeasures as appropriate.

Present project Safety & Health program progress, challenges, and objectives to Corporate Safety & Health.

Complete *** daily project Safety & Health reporting requirements and ensure project-specific Safety & Health records are in an audit-ready state at all times.

Verify project subcontractors maintain all required safety records in an audit-ready state and submit all documentation as required to Corporate Safety & Health.

Drive to various project site locations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management, and 3 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management.
Or Associate Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Construction Management, and 5 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management.
Or High School Diploma/GED and 7 years construction safety, general industry safety, or construction management.

Additional Qualifications:

Experienced knowledge of OSHA Construction and General Industry Regulations, ANSI, NIOSH, Army Corps of Engineers (CoE), Engineers Manual 385-1, and NEC Standards.

Proficiency in computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Willingness to work various schedules at the project site.

Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy. Valid driver's license required.

OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour Construction Outreach Safety Training Course required.

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