Safety Specialist

Denver, PA

Summary

Assist EHS Manager in promoting a company-wide safety culture and OSHA-compliant workforce through communication, training, and enforcement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Train new employees on Company Safety Handbook, which includes all company safety policies and procedures (Safety Orientation).
  • Train outside service personnel in the OSHA 10- or 30-hour construction industry courses (necessary topics include Hazcom, Fall Protection, Electrical Safety/LOTO, Scaffolds, PPE, Hand & Power Tools,
    Confined Space, Struck-By/Caught-In Hazards, Stairways & Ladders, Material Handling, Powered Industrial Trucks, Aerial Work Platforms, and Respiratory Protection).
  • Perform safety audits of company facilities as well as customer jobsites.
  • Assist in environmental compliance (environmental waste pick-up, container labeling, SDS organization).
  • Interact with employees to promote company safety culture.
  • Participate in Company Safety Committee.
  • Take inventory of safety equipment and order as needed.
  • Lead weekly Safety Meetings and Toolbox Talks on trending issues and safety improvements.
  • Track company safety performance and address gaps in compliance.
  • Accompany injured employees to urgent care facility.
  • Investigate and record “Near-Misses” and incidents resulting in injury or property damage.
  • Share safety statistics and incident investigation findings company-wide.
  • Produce customer-required safety plans (e.g., Crane Lift Plans, Job Hazard Analyses, etc.).
  • Organize annual hearing tests.
  • Participate in job meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety (Management/Sciences/Engineering).
  • Knowledge of OSHA 1910 and 1926 Standards.
  • Mobility and flexibility in traveling to customer locations within a (5) state radius if necessary.
  • Ability to overcome stressful situations and identify / solve problems.
  • Strong management, communication skills, and professional etiquette.
  • Strong in public speaking.
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision.
  • Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options to implement solutions.
  • OSHA 500 Certification desired.