Safety Specialist

Baker Group • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Safety Specialist promotes and maintains a safe, healthy, and incident-free work environment for jobsite personnel. The role leads the development, coordination, and enforcement of jobsite safety programs and accident-prevention strategies, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. The Safety Specialist also supports the company’s “Client for Life” philosophy by fostering safety-focused relationships with new and existing clients.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in safety or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three years of experience in construction safety and/or OSHA training.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to partner with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Competence in responding to and handling emergency situations.
• Ability to adapt to a quickly changing workplace.

Nice To Haves

• GSP, CSP, or CHST certification.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new-hire employment and safety orientations.
• Oversee subcontractors and enforce safety compliance.
• Audit jobsites for health and safety risks and implement corrective and preventative measures.
• Deliver onsite safety training sessions.
• Operate and maintain safety equipment, including air monitors, fall-protection systems, and confined-space gear.
• Maintain current knowledge of OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements.
• Enter and manage training records in the Training Vault system.
• Develop and maintain standard safety policies and procedures.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation claims, including accompanying injured employees to medical facilities, completing case documentation, and conducting root cause analyses.
• Investigate workplace incidents, perform root cause analyses, and submit required incident reports.
• Communicate safety hazards and updates to onsite personnel.
• Lead Toolbox Talks and Safety Stand-Downs at jobsites.
• Inspect, document, and manage safety equipment inventories.
• Assist with pre-planning high-risk operations, including crane pick plans.
• Administer onsite drug and alcohol tests as needed, including pre-employment and post-incident testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree