SAFETY MANAGER plans and manages the general health, safety, and loss control policies and procedures of the organization. Monitors and evaluates the workplace to ensure compliance with governmental regulatory agencies. Being a SAFETY MANAGER designs and directs safety training programs to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards. Develops worker plans and policies for new employee safety orientation including skill training, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, hazardous material disposal procedures, and the use of protective equipment. Additionally, SAFETY MANAGER studies, identifies, and reports causes of past accidents and develops recommendations and follow-up to prevent accident recurrences. Requires a bachelor's degree of occupational safety and health or related degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The SAFETY MANAGER manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a SAFETY MANAGER typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Reports to:
Site Project Manager
(In matters requiring technical support the Site Safety Manager has direct report to appropriate Corporate Safety representative)
Supervises:
Directly supervises Site Safety Technician and personnel assigned to site safety duties.
(Site Safety Manager is empowered to manage and enforce site safety, health and environmental efforts regarding all site personnel)
Educational Requirements of position:
Minimum:
Preferred:
Technical Requirements of position:
Essential Function of the position
Relationship Management
Corporate Culture/Evolution
Mental Effort
Considerable mental effort and comprehension. Must be able to make sound decisions quickly. Must be able to have sustained concentration with frequent interruptions.
Physical Effort
Requires moderate, varied physical effort and dexterity including: sitting stationary, moving around an office or jobsite, ascending and descending work areas, seeing and communicating effectively.
Working Conditions
Construction project site.
Potential advancement position:
Regional Safety Manager
Requirements for Advancement: