Safety Manager
hace 2 días
Binghamton
JOB SUMMARY: Manage all aspects of safety on a project level including jobsite inspections, employee orientation, training, documentation, accident investigation and emergency response coordination. Manager will also participate in developing, modifying and implementing company environmental, health and safety policies and standards. This position will be responsible for driving a culture of safety excellence. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Management of Safety and Industrial Hygiene operations in area of responsibility., • Responsible for overseeing section budget, goals and performance., • Participates in the development and implementation of company Environmental, Health & Safety policies and standards., • Works on related projects and/or assignments as needed., • Reviews employee safety programs and conducts/coordinates worker training in areas relating to safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition recognition/monitoring, and use of safety equipment., • Works with project teams and clients to develop site specific orientations and EHS programs, • Prepares project specific environmental, health, and safety procedures., • Develops, manages and monitors standards, processes, communications, and training to help ensure a safe workplace limiting risk to employee health and welfare., • Inspects and evaluates workplace environments, equipment, and practices, in order to help ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations., • Performs leadership role in incident investigations and Workmen Compensation case management., • Investigates accidents in attempt to identify causes and to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future., • Helps prepare, and obtains and retains emergency response plans and procedures., • Provides new-employee health and safety orientations, and conduct safety training and education programs, and demonstrate the use of safety equipment for existing employees as required., • Inspects and evaluates workplace environments, equipment and construction practices to help ensure compliance with LeChase safety standards and government regulations., • Ensures all required safety information as required by the local, state and federal agencies are posted on all projects in area of responsibility., • Takes a leadership role in industry organizations or client programs as directed by LeChase management., • Monitors the effectiveness of site EH&S programs and recommends corrective actions when necessary by identifying deficiencies or areas needing loss control, risk analysis or compliance attention, • Provides reports to operations manager on the status of the Safety Program elements including leading edge metrics and the status of corrective action items., • Participates in Management Site Visit Program conducting site safety audit and assisting with improvements, • Communicates audit/inspection results to management and ensures that follow-up inspections are performed to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and regulations, • Analyze accident trends, and contractor performance to recommend effective corrective action techniques, • Identify and minimize hazards and unsafe trends before they become accidents, • Investigate and document accidents identifying root cause and methods of prevention, • Lead the effort in developing preconstruction safety planning, • Review the contractor's administrative safety procedures and coordinating with OSHA and other regulatory agencies, • Manage project safety documents, • Education, • High school diploma required. Associates/Bachelor’s Degree Preferred., • Certification in industrial hygiene is desirable, but not required., • OSHA 500 hour Certified Safety Professional & CHST preferred, • Minimum of OSHA 30 training is required, • Minimum 5 years construction safety experience, • Knowledge of:, • Strong knowledge of safety policies and procedures, • English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • OSHA & DOL Regulations, • Ability to:, • Conduct training with both large and small groups.Training to include safety orientation, OSHA 10 & 30 along with any site specific training required., • Identify and address safety hazards, • Improve safety practices, • Positive attitude, professional appearance and ability to work as a team member, communicate with others and share responsibility to work towards common goals., • Exhibit proactive work habits and desire to succeed., • Work well within a project team Established in 1944, LeChase prides itself on offering the capabilities of a large firm while maintaining the personalized service of a small firm. Today, the company ranks among the nation’s top contractors – providing general construction and construction management services in a wide range of industries and on projects of all sizes. With a dedicated team of professionals striving to deliver excellence, the firm has earned a reputation for quality, safety and integrity. In addition to serving customers from its operations across the East Coast, LeChase can provide resources to meet the unique needs of clients no matter where they are located. EEO Statement: LeChase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind during the hiring process, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, protected Veteran status, nationality, religion, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other non-merit-based factor. A culture of empowerment. A place to thrive. 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