Safety Manager

Company: Ferreira Construction Co., Inc
Location: Rancho Cucamonga
Posted on: May 17, 2023

Job Description:

Safety ManagerGeneral SummaryThe position is responsible for assisting in managing the Safety and Health Program, and the corresponding laws that relate to the safety of our work, for an assigned territory in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures.Essential Job Accountabilities:

• Administer, direct, and manage compliance with the company safety program and incident prevention efforts to ensure company safety goals are met. This includes the authority and ability to change and/or adjust work procedures as may be required to ensure the safety of affected employees and the public.
• Initiates, performs and documents jobsite inspections and audits with special emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors, and correction of potential third party, asset loss and workers compensation losses. This necessitates the ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly and facilitate the implementation of corrections/behaviors.
• Initiate, coordinate and conduct safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and safety standards.
• Coordinate and participate in regulatory agency inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Coordinate and control the development and review of activity hazard analysis (AHA) for each major phase of our work to ensure its safe completion. This includes assessing the need for and facilitating the training for each AHA as may be required.
• Investigate, prepare, and maintain a record of all third party, asset loss and workers compensation claim to make certain that the interests of the company are preserved.
• Follow up with the corporate insurance department as regards to high value insurance claims, to ensure that documentary information has been collected, secured, and preserved so that claims will be resolved in a timely manner as required at the local office.Education & Work Experience:
  • Minimum ten (10) years of experience in a construction related safety environment required.
  • Heavy civil / utility experience preferred.
  • BCSP Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) or Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP).
  • BCSP Safety Management Specialist (SMS) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) preferred.Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
    • Extensive knowledge of construction safety including Cal OSHA; US DOT; FMCSA; and MUTCD standards and regulations.
    • OSHA 500 Trainer Course for Construction
    • Specific working knowledge of trench and excavation; confined space entry; work zone traffic control; and cranes and rigging.
    • Train The Trainer forklift / aerial lifts preferred.
    • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor others.
    • Ability to work in a high production environment (50+ hours/week, including some nights and weekends are expected) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.
    • Veriforce / ISNet Experience a plus.

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