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Safety Specialist

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PURPOSE

The Safety Specialist is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy, and incident-free work environment for all jobsite personnel. This role leads the development, coordination, and enforcement of jobsite safety programs and accident prevention strategies, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the Safety Specialist supports the company’s commitment to the “Client for Life” philosophy by fostering strong, safety-focused relationships with both new and existing clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Conduct new hire employment and safety orientations

Provide oversight and enforce safety compliance among subcontractors

Audit jobsites to identify potential health and safety risks; implement corrective and preventative measures

Deliver onsite safety training sessions

Operate and maintain safety equipment such as air monitors, fall protection systems, and confined space gear

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements

Input and manage training records in the Training Vault system

Develop and maintain standard safety policies and procedures

Manage Workers' Compensation claims:

Accompany injured employees to medical facilities

Complete all required case documentation

Conduct root cause analyses

Investigate workplace incidents:

Perform root cause analysis

Submit required incident reports

Communicate safety hazards and updates to onsite personnel

Lead Toolbox Talks and Safety Stand-Downs at jobsites

Inspect, document, and manage safety equipment inventories

Assist in the pre-planning of high-risk operations, including crane pick plans

Administer onsite drug and alcohol tests as needed (pre-employment and post-incident)

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Associate or bachelor’s degree in safety, or related field OR equivalent experience

Three (3) years’ experience in construction safety and/or OSHA training

GSP, CSP, CHST, a plus

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

OSHA 30 Certified, a plus

First Aid/CPR Certified, a plus

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Exceptional customer service skill s

Strong organization, prioritization and attention to detail

Must have proficient Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to partner with employees at all levels of the organization

Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergency situations

Ability to adapt to a quickly changing workplace

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

At any given time, may be exposed to:

Changing conditions on a construction site and/or industrial site risks and environment

Variety of temperature and weather conditions

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS

Laptop PC

PPE (hard toe boots, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hi-vis vest, harness)

Weather appropriate clothing

Basic knowledge of tools

Baker Group

is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.