Safety Manager

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SAFETY MANAGER
Scope of Responsibilities
Position Summary
The Safety Manager is responsible for supporting the organization's Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management System through the implementation, administration, monitoring, and continuous improvement of safety programs, policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance initiatives. The Safety Manager serves as a field and operational resource to management, supervisors, foremen, and employees to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, property damage, environmental incidents, and regulatory exposure while promoting a positive safety culture.
The Safety Manager reports to the Director of Safety, Corporate Safety Manager, Operations Manager, or designated executive leadership and exercises no direct authority over production operations except when imminent danger conditions exist.
Essential Responsibilities
1. Regulatory Compliance
• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards where applicable.
• Stay informed of changes in regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Assist management with regulatory inspections, citations, corrective actions, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry consensus standards and customer requirements.
Key Areas
• Fall Protection
• Excavations and Trenching
• Concrete and Masonry Construction
• Cranes and Rigging
• Electrical Safety
• Lockout/Tagout
• Silica Exposure Control
• Respiratory Protection
• Confined Spaces
• Heavy Equipment Operations
• Hazard Communication
• Industrial Construction Safety
2. Hazard Identification and Risk Management
• Conduct and document workplace inspections.
• Perform hazard assessments and risk evaluations.
• Participate in Pre-Task Planning (PTP) reviews.
• Assist supervisors with Job Hazard Analyses (JHA).
• Identify unsafe conditions and unsafe behaviors.
• Develop and track corrective and preventive actions.
• Verify corrective actions are implemented and effective.
• Escalate significant risks to management.
Key Activities
• Site inspections
• Equipment inspections
• Material handling evaluations
• Work method reviews
• Exposure assessments
• Trend analysis
3. Incident Prevention and Investigation
• Participate in investigations of:
o Injuries and illnesses
o Near misses
o Property damage incidents
o Vehicle incidents
o Environmental releases
o Equipment failures
• Assist in determining root causes and contributing factors.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Track closure of corrective actions.
• Maintain investigation records and reports.
• Analyze incident trends and recommend improvements.
4. Safety Training and Competency Development
• Coordinate and conduct employee safety training programs.
• Verify employee qualifications and certifications.
• Assist supervisors in delivering task-specific training.
• Conduct new hire orientations.
• Support ongoing workforce development initiatives.
Typical Training Topics
• OSHA Requirements
• Fall Protection
• Silica Awareness
• PPE
• Excavation Safety
• Equipment Operations
• Scaffold Safety
• Concrete Operations
• Emergency Response
• Hazard Communication
• Heat Illness Prevention
5. Occupational Health Programs
• Assist with occupational health initiatives.
• Support implementation of exposure control programs.
• Monitor compliance with medical surveillance requirements.
• Coordinate with occupational health providers as directed.
• Assist with industrial hygiene assessments.
Program Areas
• Silica Exposure
• Respiratory Protection
• Hearing Conservation
• Heat Stress Prevention
• Ergonomics
• Substance Abuse Programs
6. Safety Management System Implementation
Support the organization's safety management system consistent with:
• ANSI/ASSP Z10
• ISO 45001
• Customer Safety Requirements
• Corporate Safety Policies
Responsibilities Include
• Document control
• Program implementation
• Corrective action management
• Performance measurement
• Internal audits
• Employee participation initiatives
• Continuous improvement activities
7. Field Safety Support
Provide daily support to project teams and operations personnel.
Activities Include
• Site walkthroughs
• Crew observations
• Coaching and mentoring
• Safety meetings
• Foreman support
• Subcontractor interaction
• Compliance verification
The Safety Manager acts as a resource and advisor while fostering positive working relationships with field personnel.
8. Emergency Preparedness and Response
Assist with emergency planning and response activities.
Responsibilities
• Emergency action plan implementation
• Evacuation planning
• First aid and medical response coordination
• Incident notification procedures
• Emergency drills
• Coordination with emergency services
9. Contractor and Subcontractor Safety Oversight
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with project safety requirements.
• Participate in contractor prequalification reviews.
• Review subcontractor safety documentation.
• Conduct safety observations and inspections.
• Assist with corrective action enforcement.
10. Safety Metrics and Reporting
Maintain and analyze safety performance data.
Reporting Responsibilities
• Injury and illness statistics
• Near miss reporting
• Inspection metrics
• Training records
• Corrective action status
• Regulatory documentation
• Client-required reporting
Performance Indicators
• TRIR
• DART Rate
• EMR
• Severity Rate
• Near Miss Frequency
• Inspection Completion Rates
• Training Compliance Rates
11. Documentation and Recordkeeping
Maintain accurate and complete safety records.
Records Include
• Inspections
• Audits
• Training
• Incident investigations
• Exposure monitoring
• Corrective actions
• Equipment certifications
• Regulatory compliance documents
Ensure records are maintained in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
12. Employee Engagement and Safety Culture
Support development of a positive safety culture through:
• Employee involvement
• Safety committees
• Recognition programs
• Behavioral observations
• Open communication
• Safety feedback systems
Promote employee participation in hazard identification and continuous improvement efforts.
Authority
The Safety Manager is authorized to:
• Identify and document hazards.
• Recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct inspections and audits.
• Stop work when an imminent danger condition exists.
• Recommend disciplinary action for safety violations.
• Require corrective measures necessary to achieve regulatory and company compliance.
Minimum Competency Expectations
The Safety Manager shall possess working knowledge of:
• OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926)
• OSHA General Industry Standards (29 CFR 1910)
• Concrete Construction Operations
• Industrial Construction Practices
• Fall Protection Systems
• Risk Assessment Methodologies
• Incident Investigation Techniques
• Safety Management Systems
• Adult Learning Principles
• Root Cause Analysis
• Industrial Hygiene Fundamentals
• Emergency Response Procedures
Performance Expectations
Success in this position is measured by:
• Reduction of injuries and incidents
• Effective hazard mitigation
• Regulatory compliance
• Quality of documentation
• Timely corrective action completion
• Employee engagement
• Positive project safety performance
• Support of operational objectives
• Continuous improvement of safety management systems
Professional Certifications and Credentials
The Safety Manager should actively pursue and maintain professional certifications that demonstrate competency in occupational health and safety management, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and construction safety leadership.
Preferred Certifications
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
The following BCSP certifications are strongly preferred and may be required based on organizational needs:
• ASP - Associate Safety Professional
o Demonstrates foundational knowledge of safety management principles, hazard recognition, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
o Serves as a pathway toward Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification.
• CHST - Construction Health and Safety Technician
o Demonstrates competency in construction safety management, field safety oversight, hazard recognition, and regulatory compliance within construction environments.
• SMP - Safety Management Professional
o Demonstrates expertise in safety program administration, leadership, performance measurement, employee engagement, and organizational safety management systems.
• CSP - Certified Safety Professional
o Recognized as the premier professional certification in occupational safety and health.
o Demonstrates advanced competency in risk management, safety leadership, incident prevention, regulatory compliance, and safety management systems.
Additional Preferred Certifications
The following certifications may also be beneficial:
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Training
• OSHA 500 Construction Trainer Course
• First Aid / CPR / AED Instructor Certification
• Certified Crane Safety Professional (CCSP)
• Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT)
• Occupational Hygiene or Industrial Hygiene Training
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Training
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Certification
• ANSI/ASSP Z10 Safety Management Systems Training
Continuing Professional Development
The Safety Manager shall maintain professional competency through:
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• Participation in industry conferences, seminars, and safety organizations.
• Maintenance of BCSP certification requirements and recertification credits.
• Regular review of OSHA, ANSI, ASSP, ISO, and industry best practices.
• Active involvement in construction and occupational safety professional associations.
Certification Expectations
Success in this role is enhanced through the achievement and maintenance of professional credentials that support the organization's commitment to regulatory compliance, injury prevention, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of the safety management system.
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The Safety Manager shall perform all duties in a manner that supports the organization's commitment to protecting employees, subcontractors, customers, property, equipment, the environment, and the public while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory and industry requirements.

Louisville (Southeast), KY
1698
4245 Outer Loop
Louisville, KY 40219