Safety Manager

Jurgensen Companies•Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Jurgensen, headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio is seeking an experienced Safety Manager. Major responsibilities include oversight of loss prevention and risk management, OSHA, MSHA, DOT compliance, job-site audits, injury / incident investigations, new hire safety orientations, continuous safety training and program implementation, worker's compensation, general liability insurance claims and representing the company at various state and local organizations. We are a growing diverse organization which is the preferred supplier of asphalt pavement, aggregate products and construction services to public agencies and private companies throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.

Requirements

1-3 years of Construction or Aggregate related safety and health experience.
Must be willing to travel to various corporate locations and project sites.
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Frequent standing and walking required throughout a work shift
Must be able to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation tasks with both hands.
Must be able to work at heights up to 150 feet.
Must be able to bend, squat, kneel and crawl occasionally.
Must be able to work outdoors in wet, muddy, cold, hot and humid weather.
Position requires acceptable corrected vision (in both eyes) and acceptable corrected hearing.
Must be able to reach, lift and perform work above shoulder height.
Must have the ability to work on uneven surfaces and in confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field is preferred.
Safety certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive and support Safety Culture to enforce Safety Policies and Procedures to accomplish goals and objectives while providing a safe work environment (15%).
Continually provides Safety Learning and Development to all stakeholders to provide the knowledge and insights to safely perform their tasks (20%).
Completes Audits and Investigations provides data/reporting to capture data, identify root cause, manage risk and ensure compliance (25%).
Manages claims and facilitates the life-cycle of claims to control cost, minimize risk and maintain organization's reputation (15%).
Qualifies and supports Subs and Customer to ensure compliance, provide safe work environments and to make sure safety resources are applied appropriately (5%).
Visit project /location sites and prepare reports, to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
Motivate employees to maintain high levels of participation.
Evaluate the organization's Health and Safety Program to maintain current/changes to the federal and state regulations.
Conduct a formal investigation on all work related incidents
Work closely with Project Owners, PM's, Superintendents, and sub-contractors to ensure implementation of safety policies
Develop and provide technical and administrative direction on all safety and health policies and programs.
Educate and train employees on health and safety related issues
Stay abreast of current and emerging technical and professional aspects of the position and the construction industry.
Conduct safety training and orientations to ensure proper education and knowledge is provided to our employees.
Coordinate with the Human Resources Manager regarding all Workers Compensation issues and claims. Accident investigation.
Conduct Safety Orientations for all employees on the project.
Review all accidents that occur on the project site - follow up the review with analysis of accident causes, how to prevent such accidents. As well as recommending disciplinary actions necessary.
Order non-standard or specialized safety equipment needed on the project.
Identify hazards/potential hazards on the project and work with the Safety Manager and other individuals to eliminate hazards/potential hazards.
Other safety-related duties as may be assigned by the project by the project superintendent, project manager and/or Safety Manager of the company.