Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Safety Specialist is responsible for the development, training and implementation of all Federal, State, Local, Manufacturer and Corporate safety policies, practices and procedures; provides technical support to shop/field personnel to manage risk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and Implement Safety Policies:
  • Work with the Safety Director to formulate, update, and enforce safety policies and procedures in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

1. Assist in the development of AHA, THA, Critical Lift, Spill Prevention, Environmental, and Site Audit Plans.
2. Ensure that safety policies align with industry best practices and standards.
3. Enforce strategic Safety directives to our entire labor force—Union and Non-Union, Executives and Non-Executives. 
4. Assist in managing the safety culture for the entire organization, starting with proper use of PPE for all employees, vendors and/or customers.
5. Partner with the Safety Director to maintain protocol for claims management, clinics, and Return to Duty.

• Training and Education:
  • Conduct safety training programs for employees, including crane operators and support staff. May also conduct training for vendors and customers.
  • Stay informed about industry advancements and update training materials accordingly.
  • Actively assist in leading safety committees as appropriate.

1. Attend workshops and continuing education classes approved in advance by the CEO.

• Inspections and Audits:
  • Perform regular job walks and safety audits.
  • Perform regular safety inspections of equipment, facilities, and work sites to identify and address potential hazards.
  • Conduct internal safety audits and coordinate external audits as necessary.

1. Ensure all site activities, facilities and job sites are in compliance with current health, safety and Environmental regulations.

• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Stay current with safety regulations and ensure company compliance.
  • Interface with regulatory agencies and maintain records of inspections and regulatory correspondence.

1. Manage and maintain programs, logs and files for the storage, classification, and identification (MSDS/SDS) of hazardous chemicals, liquids and solids stored at facilities and job sites.
2. Assist in the maintenance of the safety and security programs for shop equipment including but not limited to shackles, slings, spreader bars, FAA lights and guards.

• Incident Investigation:
  • Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions. Take steps to fully process incidents both internally and externally, including managing all incurred injuries to a successful conclusion.

1. Provide timely 0-60 notifications to Executive Team for all incidents regardless of the severity of the incident.
2. Prepare detailed incident reports and maintain accurate records.
3. Develop recommendations and follow-up to prevent accident recurrence.

• Emergency Response Planning:
  • Develop and implement emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures and first aid protocols.
  • Conduct regular drills to ensure preparedness.

• Safety Communication:
  • Foster a culture of safety through effective communication.
  • Conduct regular safety meetings and disseminate relevant safety information.

• Safety Performance Metrics:
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure safety performance.
  • Analyze data and trends to identify areas for improvement.

Minimum Qualifications 

Education & Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or a minimum of ten years of safety and management experience in construction or heavy equipment operations required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge:
  • Regulatory Compliance:  Understanding of local, state, and federal safety regulations.
  • Industry-specific Knowledge:  Familiarity with crane operations and industry-specific safety challenges.
  • Occupational Health and Safety Standards:  Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and other relevant safety codes.
  • Emergency Response:  Understanding of emergency response procedures and plan development.
  • Safety Management Systems:  Knowledge of safety management systems and their integration.
  • Risk Assessment:  Proficiency in conducting risk assessments and identifying hazards.
• Skills:
  • Communication Skills:  Strong verbal and written communication for effective safety communication.
  • Training and Education:  Ability to develop and deliver safety training programs.
  • Computer: Skilled in computer usage and knowledge of integrated computer systems and software relevant to the performance of primary areas of responsibility.
  • Investigation  Skills: Skill in investigating accidents, incidents, and near-misses.
  • Auditing and Inspection:  Competence in safety audits and inspections.
  • Data Analysis:  Ability to analyze safety performance data and identify areas for improvement.
• Abilities:
  • Leadership:  Ability to lead and motivate teams to prioritize safety.
  • Problem-Solving:  Strong problem-solving skills to address safety challenges.
  • Emergency Response Coordination:  Ability to coordinate and manage emergency response efforts.
  • Decision-Making:  Sound judgment and decision-making, especially in high-pressure situations.
  • Adaptability:  Flexibility to adapt to changing safety regulations and organizational needs.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit, stand, walk, present, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and, effectively speak and hear.  The employee is sometimes required to: stoop, kneel, bend or crouch.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.  

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments and such duties, activities or responsibilities may change or new ones may be added at any time with or without notice.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.

The company is a drug-free workplace, complies with ADA regulations as applicable and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.