Safety Officer

Role & responsibilities

• Ensuring the safety of workers and visitors at construction sites.
• Develop and implement safety plans.
• Conduct site inspections, and provide training on safety procedures.
• Investigate accidents and injuries that occur at construction sites.
• Must have strong knowledge of federal, state, and local safety; regulations. Identify professional on-site. Based on the investigation results the safety officer will document findings and recommendations that should be followed.
• Responsible for keeping policies up to date, meeting the latest standards, and establishing new ones from time as more and newer risks are discover.
• Protective equipment (PPE) is needed and makes sure that workers know how to operate and use tools and equipment
• Inspects the site to ensure it is a hazard-free environment.
• Conducts toolbox meetings.
• Promotes safe practices at the job site.
• Enforces safety guidelines.
• Trains and carries out drills and exercises on how to manage emergency situation.
• Conducts job hazard analyses.
• Performs emergency response drills.
• Watches out for the safety of all workers and works to protect the from entering hazardous situations.
• Responds to employees safety concerns.
• Coordinates registration and removal of hazardous waste.
• Serves as the link between state and local agencies and contractors.
• Receives reports from and responds to orders issued by department labour inspectors.
• Experience in mivan construction is a must.
• Experience in post tension slabs is desirable.