Safety Specialist

Overview

Description

Branch

Location:

4142 Point Eden Way Hayward, CA 94545. Restoration Management Company expects each, and every employee to embrace and apply in their daily activities the following company CORE VALUES:
Team Spirit, Integrity, Quality, Humility and Safety. These, in addition to the requirements listed below, are essential to the success of your career with Restoration Management Company.

Pay Range: $70,304.00 - $98,775.56 Annually (DOE).

The position of Safety Specialist is responsible for creating, enacting, and maintaining the company’s job safety programs as it relates to safety in the workplace. This includes educating and training employees on local, state, and federal health and safety regulations as well as the company’s established standards and procedures.

• Responsible for scheduling, monitoring, and performing daily site audits (field and company facilities).
• Identify, document, track and report corrective actions of unsafe site conditions resulting from site audits.
• Process, verify and validate injury reporting, ensuring OSHA regulations and company protocols are followed.
• Collaboration with branch management and supervision in assessing incidents and near misses.
• Conduct investigative root cause analysis and prepare reports accordingly.
• Assist in gathering, documenting, and monitoring worker’s compensation claim.
• Prepare safety related reports utilizing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Provide basic data entry support for purposes of maintaining accurate employee records.
• Conduct employee safety training for accident prevention, proper use of equipment, as well as educating employees on best safe workplace practices.
• Maintain partnerships with branch management/supervision for the purposes of identifying training needs and addressing corrective actions.
• Ensure policies are maintained current and meet local, state, and federal requirements.
• Assist safety manager in delivering and ensuring adherence to company established policy.

• Proven experience as a safety officer for a large to medium size business.
• Knowledgeable in construction industry safety practices.
• OSHA 10 Construction Certification
• Thorough knowledge in OSHA regulatory compliance.
• OSHA 500 & 510, desirable
• Train the trainer in industrial equipment (forklift, aerial lift)
• General awareness of worker’s compensation monitoring and documentation requirements.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Excellent coaching, mentoring skills
• Ability to speak in large group settings – must possess excellent written and verbal skills.
• Possess clean driving record
• Time management skills – ability to multi-task, meet established deadlines.

• Regulatory Requirements:
  Adhere to all local, state, and federal safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA standards.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
  Required PPE may include gloves, masks, goggles, hard hats, and safety footwear. All employees must wear PPE as required for their specific roles and job site conditions.
• Ergonomic Practices:
  Practice ergonomic principles to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. This includes proper desk setup, using adjustable chairs, and maintaining good posture while seated.
• Office Safety Protocols:
  Adhere to established office safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
• Safety Training:
  Complete all mandatory safety training sessions, including but not limited to hazard communication, emergency response, and safe equipment handling.
• Reporting Safety Concerns:
  Ability to identify and immediately report any unsafe conditions, hazards, incidents or injuries to supervisors without fear of retaliation.
• Emergency Procedures:
  Familiarize yourself with emergency procedures relevant to your specific job site, including evacuation routes, and emergency contacts.

General Physical Abilities:

• Lifting and Carrying:
  Up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Walking, bending, reaching, crouching, kneeling, climbing, squatting, lifting above shoulder, reaching and twisting.
• Sitting and Standing:
  Prolonged sitting or standing required; regular alternation between both.
• Repet…