Butterfly Staffing
Job Description
Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)
Location: Norfolk, VA | Federal Construction | Full-Time Onsite
Overview:
Butterfly Staffing is seeking a highly qualified
Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)
to support an upcoming federal construction project in Norfolk, VA. This SSHO role requires a senior-level safety professional with deep experience in EM 385-1-1 compliance and a proven track record implementing accident prevention programs on similar government projects.
The SSHO will be responsible for executing site safety oversight, ensuring adherence to federal safety regulations, and supporting continuous safety culture throughout the project's duration.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the Site Safety & Health Officer on a federal construction site, ensuring full compliance with
EM 385-1-1 Section 1
and
29 CFR 1926.16
Be present on site at all times to implement the safety program and the Government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan
Oversee safety audits, toolbox talks, daily briefings, and enforcement of safety practices
Ensure subcontractor and employee compliance with safety standards and PPE usage
Maintain complete records of inspections, incidents, corrective actions, and training logs
Collaborate with QC Manager, Project Manager, and government safety representatives
Provide or oversee training on excavation, scaffolding, fall protection, confined space, PPE, and hazard recognition
Qualifications
Minimum
10 years of progressive safety experience
in construction, with at least
5 years on similar federal projects
Completed
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training
within the last 5 years
24+ hours/year of formal safety training for each of the past 5 years
Competent Person status in:
Excavation
Scaffolding
Fall Protection
Hazardous Energy
Confined Space
Health Hazard Evaluation (Chemical, Physical, Biological)
PPE Selection and Maintenance
Certifications (Required)
OSHA 30 (within 5 years)
CPR / First Aid
EM 385-1-1 knowledge and compliance experience
DBIDS access or ability to obtain site clearance
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Overview:
Butterfly Staffing is seeking a highly qualified
Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)
to support an upcoming federal construction project in Norfolk, VA. This SSHO role requires a senior-level safety professional with deep experience in EM 385-1-1 compliance and a proven track record implementing accident prevention programs on similar government projects.
The SSHO will be responsible for executing site safety oversight, ensuring adherence to federal safety regulations, and supporting continuous safety culture throughout the project's duration.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the Site Safety & Health Officer on a federal construction site, ensuring full compliance with
EM 385-1-1 Section 1
and
29 CFR 1926.16
Be present on site at all times to implement the safety program and the Government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan
Oversee safety audits, toolbox talks, daily briefings, and enforcement of safety practices
Ensure subcontractor and employee compliance with safety standards and PPE usage
Maintain complete records of inspections, incidents, corrective actions, and training logs
Collaborate with QC Manager, Project Manager, and government safety representatives
Provide or oversee training on excavation, scaffolding, fall protection, confined space, PPE, and hazard recognition
Qualifications
Minimum
10 years of progressive safety experience
in construction, with at least
5 years on similar federal projects
Completed
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training
within the last 5 years
24+ hours/year of formal safety training for each of the past 5 years
Competent Person status in:
Excavation
Scaffolding
Fall Protection
Hazardous Energy
Confined Space
Health Hazard Evaluation (Chemical, Physical, Biological)
PPE Selection and Maintenance
Certifications (Required)
OSHA 30 (within 5 years)
CPR / First Aid
EM 385-1-1 knowledge and compliance experience
DBIDS access or ability to obtain site clearance
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