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Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)
is responsible for developing and reviewing the Accident Prevention Plan, conducting activity hazard analyses, updating the plan as needed, providing on-site safety education, organizing toolbox safety meetings, ensuring overall safety compliance, and adopting a proactive, innovative approach to resolving site-specific safety challenges. The SSHO manages, implements, and enforces the Accident Prevention Plan and provides full-time on-site safety and occupational health management, including surveillance, inspections, training, and enforcement. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conduct daily site inspections and prepare daily safety reports to ensure compliance Develop and review the Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and crane and rigging plans Provide on-site safety education for subcontractors Coordinate with the Quality Control Manager and Site Superintendent on safety issues related to new definable features of work Oversee site-specific safety activities, including permit-required confined spaces, abatement, and lockout/tagout procedures Prioritize daily tasks to ensure safety compliance and adherence to the project schedule Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of EM-385-1.1, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, and 1926 Conduct mishap investigations and complete accident reports as required Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements Conduct first-day site safety orientations for all new employees Maintain the OSHA 300 log Keep applicable safety reference materials available on the job site Track safety and health deficiencies until they are resolved Maintain an up-to-date list of hazardous chemicals (SDS/MSDS) on site Prepare and review the monthly contractor safety self-evaluation checklist Other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Perform daily safety inspections and associated reports, daily equipment inspections, hazard analysis prior to activities, and weekly safety meetings Present safety evaluations and coordinate with production and quality control functions at weekly owner and subcontractor meetings Communicate effectively with the Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Government Quality Assurance Representative, subcontractors, and tradesmen Maintain safety records and manage all required reporting Must be proficient in Procore Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Safety and Security- Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers. Attention to Detail- Ensures accuracy and completeness in one’s own work and in the work and information of others Organizing and Planning- Systematically develops plans, prioritizes tasks, organizes resources, and manages timelines to achieve business goals QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a construction SSHO Experience working on construction projects with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) EM-385 construction safety certification 30-hour OSHA construction safety certification Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience Minimum of 10 years of construction experience Certification in the following areas: Fall Protection, Lead Awareness, Blood-Borne Pathogens, First Aid/CPR, Confined Space Management (Attendant and Rescue), General Competent Person Average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 4 years - Includes training for Competent Person status in Excavation, Scaffolding, Fall Protection, Hazardous Energy, Confined Space, and Health Hazard Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Chemical, Physical, and Biological Agents PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The role requires performing a variety of physical tasks, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and engaging in repetitive motions. It involves light work, exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, up to 15 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects
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Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)
is responsible for developing and reviewing the Accident Prevention Plan, conducting activity hazard analyses, updating the plan as needed, providing on-site safety education, organizing toolbox safety meetings, ensuring overall safety compliance, and adopting a proactive, innovative approach to resolving site-specific safety challenges. The SSHO manages, implements, and enforces the Accident Prevention Plan and provides full-time on-site safety and occupational health management, including surveillance, inspections, training, and enforcement. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conduct daily site inspections and prepare daily safety reports to ensure compliance Develop and review the Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and crane and rigging plans Provide on-site safety education for subcontractors Coordinate with the Quality Control Manager and Site Superintendent on safety issues related to new definable features of work Oversee site-specific safety activities, including permit-required confined spaces, abatement, and lockout/tagout procedures Prioritize daily tasks to ensure safety compliance and adherence to the project schedule Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of EM-385-1.1, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, and 1926 Conduct mishap investigations and complete accident reports as required Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements Conduct first-day site safety orientations for all new employees Maintain the OSHA 300 log Keep applicable safety reference materials available on the job site Track safety and health deficiencies until they are resolved Maintain an up-to-date list of hazardous chemicals (SDS/MSDS) on site Prepare and review the monthly contractor safety self-evaluation checklist Other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Perform daily safety inspections and associated reports, daily equipment inspections, hazard analysis prior to activities, and weekly safety meetings Present safety evaluations and coordinate with production and quality control functions at weekly owner and subcontractor meetings Communicate effectively with the Site Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Government Quality Assurance Representative, subcontractors, and tradesmen Maintain safety records and manage all required reporting Must be proficient in Procore Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Safety and Security- Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers. Attention to Detail- Ensures accuracy and completeness in one’s own work and in the work and information of others Organizing and Planning- Systematically develops plans, prioritizes tasks, organizes resources, and manages timelines to achieve business goals QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a construction SSHO Experience working on construction projects with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and/or the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) EM-385 construction safety certification 30-hour OSHA construction safety certification Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent work experience Minimum of 10 years of construction experience Certification in the following areas: Fall Protection, Lead Awareness, Blood-Borne Pathogens, First Aid/CPR, Confined Space Management (Attendant and Rescue), General Competent Person Average of at least 24 hours of formal safety training each year for the past 4 years - Includes training for Competent Person status in Excavation, Scaffolding, Fall Protection, Hazardous Energy, Confined Space, and Health Hazard Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Chemical, Physical, and Biological Agents PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The role requires performing a variety of physical tasks, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and engaging in repetitive motions. It involves light work, exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, up to 15 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects
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