Safety Specialist

Overview

Manage construction site safety by conducting inspections, investigations, training, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• site inspections
• safety audits
• incident reporting
• safety training
• compliance monitoring
• equipment maintenance

Tasks

-Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communication in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, coworkers and management -Review and update monthly all site specific safety plans with the project teams -Plans, organizes, schedules and conducts continuous inspections of project, work areas and equipment, once a day conduct an additional Site Audit with a co-worker. Selects and implements corrective action and follows-up to ensure proper action has been taken. Identify items for improvement; implement changes by coordinating with appropriate individuals with respective subcontractor or supplier. -Ensure accident is properly documented -Attend and participate in daily KPI, weekly subcontractor and monthly Project/Safety Managers meetings and all pre-start/pre-install(s) with subcontractors -Records data and compiles data into reports for statistical analyses. Maintain and update quality and safety logs. Monitor and schedule maintenance of company's equipment and tools with material, equipment and tools coordinator and Regional Safety Manager. -Assist in the investigation of accidents and unsafe working conditions, study possible causes and recommend remedial action -Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, mission and values -Work with subcontractors, vendors and third-party personnel to ensure adherence to safety policies and procedures -Serves as a principal source of information on health and safety issues to hold subcontractor accountable to submitted safety and quality program -Communicate frequently with Regional Safety Manager to report on the status of the occupational health and safety program -Communicate with local authorities on local interests as required. No contact with news reporting entities is permitted. -Ensure accident scene is preserved for investigation -Install bulletin boards and post warning signs for site hazards such as gas lines, traffic access. Post emergency numbers, implement safety procedures to achieve OSHA guidelines are followed, identify security issues and address (such as fences, barricades, lighting, alarms, public access, and watchman) and obtain appropriate signatures from subcontractors and suppliers. -Assist Regional Safety Manager to ensure compliance with corporate workers' compensation program and/or project Contractor Controlled Insurance 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. -Coordinate emergency procedures and first aid crews -Follow-up with subcontractor representatives to ensure proper disciplinary procedures are followed -Prior to subcontractor mobilization, review all applicable documentation including Job Hazard Analysis, Pre Mobilization documentation, etc. for completeness to ensure the subcontractor can adequately execute their scope of work safely. -Act as site and/or corporate contact for any federal, state or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including but not limited to OSHA, when Regional Safety Manager is not available -Train corporate and site-based personnel on safety programs, policies and procedures, and workplace injury avoidance; provide appropriate documentation of training conducted/coordinated to human resources in a timely manner -Monitors site conditions, practices, and procedures for compliance with environmental, health, safety and quality requirements -Orders safety materials and supplies -Communicate with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g. customers, suppliers, employees). Maintain relationship to ensure needs are met and problems/conflicts are resolved. -Assist on the elaboration of STAs, attend one STA with subcontractor daily -Daily review with site Superintendent the safety and quality issues identified -Operate, maintain, certify, inspect, calibrate and oversee installation of company's safety equipment

Requirements

• associate's degree
• construction safety
• 2-5 years
• professional certification
• hse specialist
• jacksonville

What You Bring

We are currently seeking an HSE Specialist in Jacksonville, FL. to join our family. -This level requires an associates degree in occupational health safety and/or environmental field. A minimum of 2-5 years of significant construction safety experience is required. A professional certification is preferred. years of experience, training, and/or certification may be used as a substitute for a degree.

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About Batson-Cook Construction

-As a general contractor, construction manager and design‑builder, it serves sectors from education and healthcare to office, hospitality, industrial and wood‑frame projects. -Signature projects include the Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown and a range of complex commercial and institutional buildings. -Noteworthy for its century‑long commitment to relationship‑driven delivery, blending tradition with modern project execution. -Regional footprint includes offices in Georgia, Florida, Texas and the Carolinas, reinforcing its Southeast focus.

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