Site Safety & Health Officer

Diversified Safety Services is looking for a qualified safety lead for a project in the Ashburn, VA area.Site Safety and Health Officer Job description:Safety Professionals enforce and monitor adherence to health and safety polices, ensuring all safety credentials are maintained, supporting clients specific project needs and acting as a resource for all safety related requirements, including auditing, inspections and accident investigations as needed while guaranteeing the best practices are implemented, safety compliance requirements are met, and an improved safety culture and performance is delivered.Site Safety and Health Officers responsibilities:Preparing and enforcing policies to establish a culture of health and safetyDesigning effective safety programs, safety plans, job hazard analysis (JHA)Monitor safety compliance, and report safety issues and progress to superiors.Must identify potential hazards and recommend solutions and ways to prevent them from reoccurring.Conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow up assessments.Participates in team meetings and provides regular on-site project presenceGuarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures and contract documents.Maintains a log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence.Oversee all subcontractors and contractorsSite Safety and Health Requirements:Proven experience as a Site Safety and Health OfficerUnderstanding of OSHA guidelines and safety policiesAbility in producing reports and developing relevant policiesExtensive attention to detail to distinguish safety hazardsAbility to provide detailed reports and develop safety proceduresGood understanding of data analysis and risk assessmentGood organizational, leadership and motivational skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to recognize when safety conditions need improvementAbility to prioritize tasks especially when handling an accident or incidentJob Specific Qualifications8-10 years of construction safety experienceCHST or CSP requiredTo apply via email, please filling out the “Apply” form on this page!