Safety Coordinator – Delaware (DE, MD, NJ, Central MD, VA, WV)
The Safety Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing company employee safety at work. Their main duty is to ensure that the company is complying and adheres to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines to reduce work-related injuries.
· Travel to jobsites identifying and correcting safety hazards.
· Complete job site inspections and complete necessary forms.
· Train employees in proper fall protection procedures, PPE, hand tools and heavy equipment operation.
· Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily.
· Conduct safety observation reports on a regular basis, depending on the length of the project.
· Attend safety walks and inspections before or during each project to analyze safety risks.
· Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operation.
· Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace.
· Investigate accidents that occur onsite and identify possible causes of the accident.
· Maintain documentation of the company's safety procedures, accidents, and related events
· Must be able to work outside in extreme heat and cold.
· Must be organized and able to handle multiple projects at a time.
· Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
· Excellent communication (written, verbal and presentation) and people skills.
· Understanding of how to read blueprints and other construction plans preferred in some fields.
· Leadership skills, such as the ability to motivate a team and provide feedback.
· Understanding federal, state, and city safety requirements, including OSHA.
Candidate must reside in Delaware area. (Travel required in Delaware, Maryland )