Safety Manager

RailWorks•Whittier, CA

9d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Manages and coordinates all aspects of company safety programs, ensuring that safety programs are correctly administered and communicated, and that federal, state and local laws are met. Ensures that project sites and offices provide a safe working environment for employees, customers, and vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety or a related science field
A minimum of 5 years of experience in safety positions in the construction industry
Knowledge of and experience with OSHA rules, regulations and reporting processes and procedures
Ability to exercise good business judgment and common sense when making recommendations and decisions
Ability to effectively train and manage staff
Ability to multi-task and thrive in an environment where numerous tasks and projects are occurring simultaneously
Ability to meet deadlines in short time frames
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to write effective reports
Strong interpersonal skills: ability to interact and with all levels of the company at field sites and offices, and effectively deal with vendors, customers, and regulatory agencies
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

Implements and manages safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations
Manages the administration of project safety, accident, and hazard communication programs to maintain safe work environments
Corrects unsafe employee activities, procedures, and practices
Inspects work locations to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards
Documents unsafe conditions, safety hazards and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented
Evaluates contractors’ safety programs and policies; recommends changes and manages implementation of changes
Conducts investigations of accidents and injuries through employee interviews, equipment inspections and site inspections, carefully reviewing the integrity of personal protective equipment, materials, and job-site specific gear
Provides regular worksite safety training for all employees; provides training for hourly labor, foremen, supervisors and local managers in work site safety practices, fire prevention and correct handling techniques for toxins, equipment, and other materials
Recommends appropriate disciplinary action when safety policies are violated
Manages administration of contractor safety training
Manages the company’s Workers’ Compensation program; works closely with the company’s insurance carrier to implement programs to reduce employee lost time
Ensures that all required records and reports are complete, accurate and correctly submitted to comply with all internal processes and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations
Prepares materials and evidence for company use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations
Hires, trains, and manages staff
Provides informational signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions
Maintains safety files and records
Prepares and arranges safety exhibits and material for display at industry conferences and exhibitions.