Constuction Safety Specialist

Price Brothers•Charlotte, NC

37d

About The Position

The Construction Safety Specialist is responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing company's employee safety at work. The main duty is to ensure that the company is in compliance and adheres to Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) guidelines. Enforcing policies, and evaluating practices and facilities to ensure compliance with legal guidelines. Manage communication with builders, OSHA personnel and company management.

Requirements

Proven experience in safety management; risk assessment, administrative policies and procedures, data analysis, planning, leadership, conflict management and problem solving skills.
Proficient with technology.
Organizational skills, time management, attention to detail and sense of urgency.
Prepare, read and comprehend a variety of job related forms, reports, and documentation.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the safety field in a similar role.

Nice To Haves

Plumbing or construction experience preferred but not required.
OSHA 10 or 30 hours construction card preferred or ability to certify within 6 months.
First Aid, CPR certifications preferred or ability to certify within 6 months.

Responsibilities

Ensure that everyone involved in any given project complies with company and OSHA standards, as well as the OSHA 1926.
Conduct field safety audits including warehouse and office, check for safety/health hazards and compliance with OSHA standards.
Complete inspection reports, provide safety orientation, training and coaching to support field management with safety related matters.
Maintain and update the Safety & Loss Program and SDS catalog as needed.
Create monthly safety agendas for field management and keep track and record of attendance.
Reviewing, acknowledging Builder client safety requirements.
Monitor and log safety checks and safety violations.
Track safety violations written by Builders to ensure write ups are completed and behavior corrective conversations are had.
Review jobsite Incident Investigation Reports and Injury Reports, following up on the extent of the injury.
Evaluate information, offer orientation for prevention and share information with builder of that community.
Meet with OSHA onsite in the event of a compliance inspection.
Approve PPE for purchase base on regulations, quality, comfort, style and cost.
Keep track of pre-trip inspections vehicles to ensure these are completed.
Monitor emergency lighting check, fire extinguisher and coordinate annual fire drill.
Attend to meetings
Performs other duties as assigned.