High Speed Rail - Project
1775 Park Street
Building 75
Selma, CA 93662, USA
DescriptionESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) In partnership with job site supervision, plan, lead and participate in job site safety meetings. Train, educate and ensure job site supervisors are capable of running safety meetings on their own.
Review and update monthly all site specific safety plans with the project teams.
Develop and ensure safe equipment operating techniques. Periodically check all machines and equipment to make sure they are in good condition.
Inspect, update and provide all safety and Labor and Industry posters for each job site and office.
Participate in pre-job safety meetings with subcontractors. Review all applicable documentation for completeness to ensure subcontractor can adequately execute their scope of work safely.
Follow up with subcontractor representatives to ensure proper disciplinary procedures are followed. Serves as principal source of information on health and safety issues to hold subcontractor accountable to submitted safety and quality programs.
Implement, inspect and maintain job site and office MSDS manuals. Train employees in MSDS procedures.
Provide and ensure compliance with information, signs, posters, barriers and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
Work with injured workers to facilitate early return to full duty work responsibilities and to provide meaningful light duty transitional work opportunities.
Audit Inspect organization facilities and job sites to detect existing potential accident and health hazards. Determine corrective or preventative measures, where indicated, assign responsibility and follow up to ensure the corrective measures have been implemented.
Conduct periodic safety inspections on all job sites to ensure safety procedures are in place.
Prepare study and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies. Make recommendations to resolve any deficiencies.
Record and compile data, update logs, monitor equipment and schedule maintenance.
Provide recommendations and assistance to Project Managers and Superintendents, with respect to job site hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation and safe material or substance utilization.
Ensure compliance with corporate worker's compensation program including working with internal personnel and third party administrators/legal counsel, to effectively investigate and resolve claims in an expeditious and cost effective manner.
Maintain a proactive medical assistance program and fitness for duty process with local Occupational Medical clinics.
Perform and oversee investigation of accidents, injuries and unsafe working conditions to include interfacing with workers compensation claims and communication with injured workers and the return to work strategies. Cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for organizational use in hearings, lawsuits and insurance investigations. Provide recommendations for remedial action.
Remain current on federal, state, county and local safety regulations. Keep management advised of new or revised regulations and their projected impact.
Training Plan and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, safe equipment operating techniques and fire prevention for job sites and office.
Facilitate employee training in first aid and CPR. Maintain training records in the employee files.
Ensure new employees receive safety instructions prior to beginning work. Emphasize any specific site hazards and thoroughly explain all applicable precautions.
Provide training and education to all levels of staff, as required, by Federal and State safety regulations.
Compliance Accept and review all Subcontractor job specific Safety Programs. Follow up on implementation and procedures as required.
Review new Subcontractor pre-qualification documentation to ensure they have an acceptable safety record and communicate with the appropriate team members of their acceptance or rejection.
Ensure all subcontractors are aware of and meet general safety conditions and/or environmental requirements that may apply at all job sites.
Plan and implement risk management, safety policies and procedures in compliance with all federal, state, county and local rules and regulations, including MSDS requirements, for both field and office operations, to maximize a safe working environment.
Act as corporate contact for any federal, state or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including, but not limited to OSHA.
Manage hazardous materials control program, review samples and test for hazardous materials prior to the start of demolition on all projects.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, safety management, environmental science, occupational health, basic or applied science or any other related field.At least five (5) years of direct safety experience in the heavy civil construction industry.Knowledge of OSHA, DOSH, ANSI, NFPA, EPA and Workers Compensation regulations.CHST, CSP or CSS Director Certification (Preferred)OSHA 30-hour Construction Training Card (preferred)1 year of FRA Roadway Worker Protection qualificationValid driver's licenseExperience in diverse, complex and high risk construction projects required.Experience developing and implementing health and safety initiatives preferred.Proven leadership skills with consistent and clear expectations messaged to direct reports and project stakeholders.Proven skill and ability to communicate safety program to senior Company leadership. Comfortable and effective speaking and presenting to project Owners, regulatory agencies and internal senior leadership.Strong, proven skills identifying and mentoring direct report safety professionals. Assigning tasks and training to build a strong and well balanced internal team.Developed ability to provide training and learning opportunities for construction teams based on expert safety knowledge and standard safety principles.(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, and skillset.) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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