Health and Safety Officer

Description

We need minimum 3 years of experience in Health and Safety related in Construction Field. You have to have OSHA and first aid certificates. Job Description: A construction safety officer implements safety policies and regulations in an construction site, and makes sure they are followed. Their main responsibility is creating a safe environment for construction workers, but they may take additional roles and responsibilities during a project. Summary of Construction Safety Officer Responsibilities: - Continuous inspection of project sites, to ensure a hazard-free environment - Assessment and approval of subcontractor safety plans - Verification of tools and equipment to ensure good quality - Promoting safe practices on site - Creating and enforcing safety guidelines and programs - Carrying out drills and exercises on managing emergency situations - Conducting investigations on accidents - Verifying that all safety reports are submitted to related government institutions. - Responding to workers’ safety concerns - Manages all communications with government departments in regards of safety - Arranges OSHA-mandated evaluations of the site - Coordinates all issues regarding hazardous materials or waste - Assisting with the preparation of a construction health and safety plan - Attending project planning meetings and collaborating with construction managers - Establishing and maintaining health and safety communication structures - Testing effectiveness of site emergency response plans - Continuous monitoring of all safety related documents, reports and issues to keep them updated.