Safety Coordinator

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSummary

We are looking for a Safety Coordinator to minimize safety risks. Conduct safety observation reports on regular basis. Attend safety walks and inspections before or during each project to analyze safety risks. Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operation.

Responsibilities

•Assist in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities by making project manager/supervisors aware of the situation.
•Participate in developing and conducting staff safety training program.
•Conduct work area surveillance inspections, damage, and personal injury investigations.
•Document all accidents, safety violations, unsafe conditions/activities and make Management aware of these violations.
•Compile data, photographs, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and reports associated with accidents/incidents to be turned in to Human Resources
•Conducts new employee safety , administers and records training.
•Conducts safety meeting and tracks minutes and attendance.
•Develop Safety Training Meetings
•Tracks all certifications, schedule employees for training as needed.
•Coordinated with Human Resources on injured employees, ensures employees and management adhere to any doctor’s restrictions.

Requirements

•Must be Bi-lingual English/Spanish, give presentations and training in both .
•Proficiency in MS Office – Excel, Work, PowerPoint, Outlook required.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•Ability to work under pressure and communicate with all employees and management.
•Must be able to work overtime to include weekends if necessary.
•Associate degree or equivalent experience required; safety-related degree .
•Additional education in the field of Safety/OSHA
•Must have 3-4 yrs. of construction safety experience.