Safety Coordinator

Gator Dredging•Largo, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Safety Coordinator We are currently seeking a Safety Coordinator that will facilitate compliance with occupational safety and health (OSHA) guidelines, provide advice on measures to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations and be on a constant lookout for safety violations. This position will be based out of our office located at 1401 Lake Ave SE, Largo, FL 33771. We are only seeking local applicants for the Safety Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be a responsible individual who understands and follows OSHA regulations, be detail-oriented and ready to act in emergencies. The goal is to enforce the guidelines of a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.

Requirements

Proven experience in Safety
In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures
Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
OSHA 10, 1st Aid, and CPR certifications
Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus
May require some short-term traveling
Outstanding organizational skills
Diligent with great attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics

Nice To Haves

BS/BA in safety management is preferred

Responsibilities

Support the development of Occupational Health & Safety policies and programs
Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics.
Reporting Directly to the Director of Safety.
Assisting the Director with reporting, scheduling and any other administrative task.
Assist with preparation of AHAs and safety plans.
Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation
Designate competent persons in operations.
Initiate and organize OHSA training of employees and executives. Also, track employee training certifications.
Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (example: not using protective equipment)
Inspecting equipment at the main yard / shop for safety purposes.
Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker's compensation claims
Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management
Ensure company policies and procedures are always followed.
Visiting construction sites on a monthly basis for safety evaluations.