Site Safety & Health Officer; SSHO

Job Description

Site Safety Role and Responsibilities includes but not limited to the following roles and responsibilities listed below;

• Oversee and ensure the safety of employees, subcontractors, and the general public.
• Enforce corporate and project‑specific safety and health programs as well as federal, state, and local safety standards.
• Assist in the development and coordination of project‑specific safety programs.
• Identify known/potential exposures and recommend corrective action.
• Report project‑specific safety performance and future plans.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement overall project‑specific safety programs.
• Work closely with field supervision to plan more complex safety aspects of the project construction including critical lifts, hazardous material handling, etc.
• Develop project‑specific safety training for jobsite personnel including subcontractors.
• Coordinate third‑party safety reviews including OSHA.
• Investigate all accidents, incidents, and implement immediate corrective action.
• Provide the job foremen with appropriate training materials to conduct weekly “tool box” safety meetings.
• Attend weekly “tool box” safety meetings to ensure they are held and meaningful.
• Provide training materials in the language of non‑English speaking attendees.
• Review the foreman’s safety meeting reports.
• Ensure that all employees are provided with and are using the proper protective equipment and tools for the job.