Safety Manager (Electrical)

Lighthouse Electric•Columbus, OH

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety Manager position is located on one or more locations and supervises site safety managers who may be at that same location or others. The Safety Manager audits jobsites by educating and motivating workers in order to protect them from work-related injuries and illnesses by considering safety and health risks in the planning of the work tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety/Health or equivalent combination of training and experience
6 years of safety experience within the construction field or relevant field experience
Proficient in OSHA regulations
Solid understanding of the building construction process
Strong organizational skills
Basic typing and computer skills
Ability to establish effective relationships with field personnel
Ability to proactively complete tasks in a timely manner
Strong multi-tasking skills
Pre-employment drug screen required
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Leads and develops direct reports.
Ensures that job site safety plans and other client-required procedures are completed during the pre-construction planning phase to meet the needs of the project.
Assist superintendents and foremen by educating personnel on safe work practices.
Ensures site-specific new hire safety orientations are completed adequately.
Conduct comprehensive on-site safety assessments; document findings and review with project management.
Ensures that installation SOPs are utilized and coaches new employees (both in safety and in the field).
Ensure proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is available to workers and that they are trained on its proper use.
Ensure all tools and equipment are maintained in proper working order with necessary guards and safeties.
Educate workers to properly use the Tool Box Talk meetings to communicate safety plans.
Participate in pre-construction and hand-off meetings.
Plan and implement programs to train employees in work site safety practices.
Provide information, signs, posters, personal protective equipment, barriers, etc. to projects as needed; ensure job specific Emergency Action Plan is well communicated and understood.
Assist superintendent as needed in post-accident treatment of injuries.
Assist superintendent as needed in meeting the safety needs of the owner, general contractor, or construction manager.
Educate workers on the proper use of Accident Reporting documentation to insure all required records and reports are complete and accurate; complete incident reporting and investigation as required.
Oversees investigating all accidents for locations under their responsibility resulting in lost time injuries, liability or equipment damage; produces investigative reports.
Maintain safety files and records; prepare reports for management as needed.
Ensure all job site electrical hazards are marked and protected to the greatest extent possible.
Validate that company safety policies and procedures are understood and consistently followed.
Attend weekly project management site meetings.
Attend monthly Safety Committee meetings.