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Description The Safety Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Alterman’s safety program and current OSHA regulations. This position will provide technical assistance, consultation, analysis, and training services for designated jobsites.
Job Duties And Responsibilities - Assess specific job activities for safety risk and work with the VP of Safety, Safety Manager, and the Safety Department to create specific job safety programs as needed to ensure the safety of our employees and confirm compliance with OSHA’s rules and regulations.
- Write and implement site specific programs to ensure the safety of our employees and compliance with owners and contractor requirements.
- Daily jobsite visits to assist the Project Manager, General Foreman or Foreman in identifying and abating exposures to our employees. Accurate records of these visits are to be kept with hazards and abatements noted.
- Work with the site safety team and Project Supervisors to enforce safety policies through training, enforcement, and discipline.
- Investigate all incidents and near misses, prepare reports detailing causes and remedies to prevent reoccurrences. Review incidents with the VP of Safety, Safety Manager as well as Alterman management.
- Provide regular jobsite safety training using safety meetings, toolbox talks, or more formal methods as needed.
- Maintain working knowledge of current OSHA regulations.
- Review and modify safety policies as required, and recognition programs if applicable.
- Assist with the development of new training programs and present training materials to groups as needed.
- Assist the VP of Safety, Human Resources and Management with the enforcement of company policies, including Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity policies.
Qualifications - Minimum of 5 years in the construction industry, where 100% of the position’s day-to-day job functions entailed: safety, health, or environmental protection.
- Experience in the electrical construction industry preferred.
- Familiarity working around energized electrical work, control of hazardous energies, proper PPE for each task, lockout/tagout procedures.
- Familiarity with confined Space work as well as Confined Space programs (Permit & Non-Permit Required).
- Trenching & Excavation Safety
- OSHA 510 Course in Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry preferred.
- OSHA 30 training and NFPA 70E training required.
- Knowledge of current National Electrical Codes as well as local and state electrical codes preferred.
- Familiar with NFPA 70E work practices and safety requirements.
- Proficient computer skills with all basic office programs (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and the ability to learn and use related software and systems are required.
Physical Demands - Ability to lift up to 40 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, lift, carry, push, pull, handle products, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Must be willing and able to work in an environment that has extreme temperatures, humidity, hazardous/loud equipment, and slippery surfaces.
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