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The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646

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We are looking for a reliable Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) to ensure everyone on the company project with health and safety laws. The SSHO will communicate directly with field personnel, subcontractors, the client, the QCM, and the Project Manager. You will be responsible for managing, implementing and enforcing the Environmental, Safety, and Health Program in accordance with government regulations. You will be responsible for establishing policies that will create and maintain a safe workplace. As a SSHO you must have excellent attention to detail to identify hazards. You will be able to discover opportunities for improving conditions and execute various safety programs. The ability to communicate guidelines to a multidisciplinary workforce is essential. The goal is to ensure the workplace meets all legal expectations and actively supports occupational health and safety.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with the Project Management Plan including this APP, the QCP, and site-specific plans.

Preparation of Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) in coordination with subcontractors for each DFOW.

Ensuring site personnel and visitors received the proper training prior to entering the site.

Ensuring the company, their subcontracted personnel and visitors wear the appropriate PPE.

Performing daily safety inspections and recording them in the daily quality control reports.

Posting evacuation routes, emergency telephone numbers, and arranging emergency transportation.

Observe safety compliance during performance of all definable features of work.

Assuring that there are qualified first aid personnel on site.

Immediately stop work in the event of non-compliance, especially in IDLH conditions.

Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines

Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety

Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law

Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention

Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations

Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions

Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims

Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures

Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics

Skills

BS/BA in safety management or relevant field is preferred

5-10 years of project experience in the SSHO role Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid qualifications (OSHA 30 and First Aid/CPR)

Optional Qualifications (EM385-1-1, CQCM Cert, OSHA 500)

Proven experience as SSHO

Hospital Experience is a must

Familiarization with ICRA and ILSM

Familiarization with Procore

Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines

Ability in producing reports and developing relevant policies

Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment

Excellent organizational and motivational skills

Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability

Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $48.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

Tampa, FL 33612 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Tampa, FL 33612: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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