Corporate Safety Coordinator

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Corporate Safety Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the planning, execution, and management of company safety. Maintain, promote, and enforce project site safety in accordance with company policies and procedures, MIOSHA requirements, local, state and federal laws. Assist in achieving the goal to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, property or equipment damage and potential financial losses for the company through proper policies, procedures, and training. Maintain knowledge of legal requirements, to ensure policies, procedures and reporting are in compliance

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interface with the Director of Health & Safety, Project Managers, Superintendents, and Subcontractors on various job sites to identify and evaluate hazards


• Adhere to and enforce compliance with all local, state, and OSHA/MIOSHA regulations, including company safety policies and procedures


• Inspect job site compliance/violations and prepare reports. Follow up to ensure necessary corrections are made in a timely manner


• When applicable, attend Pre-start meetings on jobs that may have higher elements of safety concern, such as work requiring fall protection, trenches, confined space, work with hazardous materials, or as requested


• Survey construction projects to identify and evaluate physical conditions, safety practices, hazardous situations and compliance with established safety standards and provide recommendations


• In conjunction with the Director of Health & Safety, investigate all accidents involving injury or property damage ensuring all accident forms are completed and submitted timely. Provide report to the Director of Health & Safety regarding findings and recommendations


• Enforce job site safety and accountability programs, taking appropriate corrective action when needed


• Interface with subcontractors and other safety professionals to direct and improve the effectiveness of safety standards, codes, and regulations


• Coordinate, develop, and /or conduct safety training


• Liaison for resolving safety concerns by MIOSHA, and any other city, state, and federal agency


• Coordinate and conduct new hire safety orientation for all new field employees


• Assist in maintaining records of employee safety training, violations, and corrective actions


• Maintain SDS (Safety Data Sheets) database, and job records


• Assist HR Generalist with pre-employment physical examinations and drug screening for field job applicants


• Sub-contractor interaction with regard to OSHA/MIOSHA, owner and DBC safety policies


• Attend monthly Safety Committee (L-10) with focus on raising safety awareness and creating an environment free of incidents 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and conduct briefings, meetings, training classes, and associated function with all supervisors and field personnel as needed/requested


• Assist project teams to prepare their site-specific safety program


• As required, assist HR Generalist with job site drug and alcohol testing and manage the M.U.S.T programs


• Collect and maintain copies of subcontractor’s safety programs and compliance forms. Maintain all pertinent paperwork such as safety toolbox talks, violations, and records

QUALIFICATIONS (Skills, knowledge, experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational or Industrial safety/ health and/or 7+ years of safety experience preferably in the construction field with strong knowledge of all applicable safety laws and regulations & OSHA/MIOSHA standards is preferred


• Knowledge of fundamentals of construction safety, accident prevention, occupational injury, human factors, industry safety criteria, insurance, risk management and incident investigation techniques and methods


• Thorough understanding of and ability to enforce all federal, state, local and company regulations and OSHA 30 certification or OSHA 500 certification required


• First-Aid/CPR/AED certification required


• Theories, principles, and practices of construction, engineering, construction insurance, safety, and risk management


• Some experience in managing workers compensation claims, claims analysis, and cost reduction preferred


• Must be able to communicate effectively with trades, subcontractors, Superintendents/Foreman, Project Managers, Project Engineers and client representatives


• Experience managing safety activities and performing or supervising functions related to safety initiatives


• Lead by example and set the standard of performance for others to follow


• Demonstrate a professional attitude consistent with company values and culture


• Adept at identifying potential issues by developing and executing resolutions


• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills


• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task


• Basic knowledge of cost control procedures


• Proficient in use, or quickly capable of learning Procore and Microsoft Office suite


• Represent the company at all times with high moral and ethical conduct

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting, standing, walking for extended period of time


• Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and balance. Climb stairs and ladders at/to elevated heights. Requires use of hands and fingers to reach, feel and handle objects, tools or controls


• Requires good close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus


• Ability to clearly speak, listen and evaluate situations


• Exposure to inclement weather, high and/or confined precarious places, fumes, and airborne particles


• Ability to drive a vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license


• Ability to lifting up to 50 pounds

DISCLAIMER

This position is intended to work in conjunction with the Director of Health & Safety but will give direction to others in ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations and will occasionally supervise on-site safety coordinators when a project requires one.

This job description is also intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. The job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, and requirements an individual in this position might be asked to perform either now or in the future.

This position may occasionally be required to act as Director of Health & Safety.