Site & Safety Health Officer

The Haskell Company • Goldsboro, PA

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About The Position

The Site & Safety Health Officer leads the project safety and health program in coordination with the project superintendent and assigned Regional Safety Supervisor. The role helps maintain a safe project environment for Haskell personnel, contract partners, clients, and the general public, and coordinates project activities to comply with applicable safety rules, regulations, and policies.

The position supports safety planning and implementation throughout project work, including orientations, meetings, inspections, documentation, training, incident response, and work-permit administration. The officer is expected to recognize hazards, ensure corrective action, and stop work when imminent-danger or serious hazards are identified. The role also requires ongoing professional development, flexibility regarding travel and project assignments, and the physical ability to visit project locations and perform the listed activities.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of active safety experience in the construction industry, or pursuit of a safety-related degree.
• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce federal, state, local, and company safety regulations.
• Current OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry training, completed within the past three years.
• A recognized certification (STS, CSST, or CSSS) through BCSP or NCCER.
• Ability to recognize construction safety hazards and demonstrate effective ways to address or re-approach unsafe conditions.
• Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and non-verbal.
• Ability to solve problems and make sound, informed decisions.
• Flexibility regarding travel and project assignments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound computer skills and ability to adapt quickly to new software and technology.
• Ability to complete annual safety-related continuing education and training as described in the posting.
• Physical ability to visit other locations; stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and handle light-to-medium weights of 10–50 pounds; and use hand-eye coordination and visual acuity for keyboarding, equipment operation, and reading application or form information. The role also frequently requires sitting, reaching, talking, and hearing.

Responsibilities

• Participate in site safety orientations, daily or weekly team and subcontractor meetings, scope preconstruction meetings, and craft safety meetings.
• Monitor and coach workers on required daily Safe Work Plans (SWP).
• Participate in project safety audits at least weekly, communicate findings to the project team, enter findings into the SafetyNet (Predictive Solutions) database, manage open issues, and ensure identified hazards are promptly abated.
• Maintain project safety documentation, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS), trade safety programs, project postings, and competent-person and training data; review and audit contract-partner documentation for accuracy.
• Participate in accident and incident investigations and assist the project superintendent with prompt reporting; immediately notify the Regional Safety Supervisor and Director - Corporate Safety.
• Administer and maintain work-permit programs with the Project Superintendent, including hot work, confined space, excavation, and LOTO permits.
• Coordinate or conduct project safety training as required.
• Promote and enforce the Haskell Code of Safe Practices and related safety policies.
• Accompany site visitors or authorized persons during project visits as coordinated with the Project Superintendent.
• Support the Project Superintendent with safety preplanning before work activities begin and emphasize safe work practices throughout the project.
• Immediately stop work and protect others when imminent-danger or serious hazards are identified; promptly contact the Project Superintendent for correction and coordinate corrective or disciplinary actions with the Project Superintendent and Regional Safety Supervisor.
• Communicate frequently with the Regional Safety Supervisor about project safety issues, concerns, and upcoming activities.
• Maintain safety-field competency through annual continuing education, complete the specified annual safety-related training, and provide a knowledge deliverable or training after completion.
• Create and implement a development plan, with supervisor input, to become recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in specific company safety areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed