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JOB SUMMARY:
Directs the Safety and Compliance affairs of the Branch and maintains close communication with management in matters of safety, health and regulatory compliance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure compliance with all company standard operating procedures, written safety policies and regulatory requirements.
- Reviews accidents and incidents to determine cause and implement plans to prevent reoccurrence.
- Conduct job sites safety and environmental audits which includes the completion of documentation of compliance and/or corrective actions taken.
- Administration of the workers compensation insurance program, which includes ensuring proper medical treatment, maintaining the status of their injuries, minimizing the cost of treatment, obtaining releases from treating physicians and coordinating an early return to work.
- Administer the Safety Awareness Program to ensure a safety culture among the work force.
- Reviews, recommends and conducts continued training and education of employees in safe and efficient work methods.
- Maintain Safety Statistic for area of responsibility.
- Assume other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- At least three (3) years of previous safety and managerial experience.
- Working knowledge of OSHA and other regulatory agencies, and familiarity with construction.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
B.S. in Environmental Health or Health and Safety.