Safety Manager

Safety Manager

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  5-8 Years

TRAVEL: Yes

JOB TYPE: Full Time

SALARY TYPE / HOURLY RATE:  Salary                            

Brief Position Description:

The Safety Manager is detail-oriented, thorough, and organized. The Safety Manager plays a key role in ensuring all projects comply with local, state, and federal health and safety guidelines and procedures. You will ensure the safety of all employees, make sure all projects and safety protocols & procedures are up to code, and provide advice, recommendations, and solutions for safety improvements.

Responsibilities:

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  Develop, establish, and maintain a safety program relevant to every facet of Haggerty’s operations


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  Provide safety support and leadership to Haggerty employees


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  Provide safe working conditions for all workers, sub-trades and visitors on/around the office and job sites


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  Enforce all established safety regulations and safe work practices


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  Recommend disciplinary action when necessary to ensure compliance with the rules


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  Ensure that trade workers are oriented with the site and its safety regulations.


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  Excellent recordkeeping abilities – the Safety Manager must maintain meticulous records of all safety related activities


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  Provide instructions to workers on safe work procedures (i.e. How to use personal protective equipment as appropriate, e.g. hard hats, vests, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toed boots or other items deemed necessary)


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  Provide educational training and seminars to Haggerty employees


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  Provide support and administrative assistance on safety-related compliance projects, safety oversight, document management and safety auditing


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  Correct physical conditions, which are liable to cause or have caused accidents


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  Undertake the investigation of accidents, incidents or near misses to determine the underlying causes.


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  Complete the necessary forms to document these incidents immediately


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  Maintain and submit OSHA 300 logs as necessary


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  Maintain a detailed inventory and record tools and safety equipment.


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  Conduct regular on-site hazard assessments. Identify hazards and unsafe work practices and provide recommendations on how to eliminate issues


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  Ensure all Hazard Assessments are completed and filed by Trade order.


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  Provide each employee with information regarding hazards on the job site and how to avoid them.


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  Ensure Hazard Assessment is completed on all sites for the start of all jobs and the daily

hazard assessment is completed by site Superintendents

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  Provide jobsite orientations for all new projects and document/maintain proof of orientation, to be kept on site


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  Work in cooperation with other project supervisory personnel to determine procedures for

dealing with safety violations.

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  Provide monthly safety reports to the President and department managers


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  Continuous development of safety policies and procedures.


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  Assist in performing compliance audits and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety & Health and Haggerty’s Safety Policy.


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  Ensure sub-trade workers hold weekly toolbox meetings or are informed about and invited to your weekly toolbox meetings.


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  Ensure weekly toolbox and monthly safety meetings with all company employees


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  Set a good example, demonstrate a positive safety attitude and abide by the Safety Code Safe Practices.


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  Report any anticipated loss of work time to the affected employee’s Supervisor and HR department as soon as possible after an injury has occurred


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  Ensure good housekeeping on all job sites. Assign specific housekeeping duties to each

employee

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  Responsible for the daily administration of the Safety Program


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  Post all Safety bulletins, Safety posters, rules, and regulations


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  Ensure that pertinent safety inspections/reports are submitted as required


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  Ensure that corrective action is taken whenever deficiencies are identified


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  Conduct in house safety training


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  Keep up with current knowledge of safety literature, regulations and codes or practice


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  Review accident reports to stay informed and up to date on safety issues


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  Review and implement Haggerty’s safety policy.


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  Will work directly with Superintendents on job sites to ensure Quality Control on projects.

Reports To:

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  The Safety Manager reports directly to the Vice President of Operations

Job Specific Required Skillset

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  Excellent strategic thinking and decision-making skills


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  Ability to foresee items and know and understand what lies ahead


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  Ability to get the job done


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  Superior leadership skills, with ability to lead, inspire and motivate their team


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  Ability to lead, manage, and give direction to direct reports


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  Extreme attention to and understanding of all Operational aspects and needs as they relate to safety


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  Strong facilitation and presentation skills


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  Proven organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail.


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  Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow up skills both internally and externally.


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  Critical thinking to prioritize and manage workload and scope.


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  Strong work ethic, deadline driven and a “Can Do Attitude”.


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  Continued knowledge and up to date insight on changes & trends in methods relating to safety in the construction industry


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  Must have understanding and experience with ALL types of construction and thorough knowledge of industry practices, process and standards


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  Must engage in ongoing professional development, leadership, and position specific training and education

General Requirements:

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  Ability to work independently as well as part of a larger team


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  Ability to use cell phone and take pictures


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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to understand the same


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  Excellent listening and understanding skills


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  Must be proactive, well organized, and have a strong ability to prioritize


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  Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow up skills, both internally and externally


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  Must be self-motivated, punctual, and professional in both presentation, appearance, and speech


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  Provide solution-based responses to issues


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  Fluent in the English language


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  Reliable personal transportation and a motor vehicle driving record that is consistent with HCI’s and insurance carrier’s standards and policies


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  Able to lift 50-75 lbs. Ability to lift heavy objects as encountered in the work environment


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  Ability to work outside year-round in all types of weather conditions


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  Availability to work extended hours as required by weather conditions or urgent circumstances


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  Ability to raise, lower and climb various types of ladders


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  Hearing and visual capabilities to safely handle the hazards encountered in the work environment


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  Ability to travel throughout all areas of construction sites during all phases of a project (may require standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods of time)


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  Working knowledge of all crafts (ability to read and understand specifications for all trades)


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  Maintain valid driver license

Educational and Experience Considerations:

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  Excellent construction knowledge


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  Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in a safety role in construction


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  Current First Aid/CPR Certifications and Certified Trainer Certifications or ability to attain certification


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  Proficient in Microsoft Office Products


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  OSHA 30-hour certifications


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  Trade specific Safety Certifications