Site Safety Tech

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Overview

The Safety Supervisor is not an inspector or a policeman, although the performance of his or her job may involve inspection and enforcement. He or she is accountable for managing – making S.T.AR.T and safety work by utilizing and involving all the resources of Cajun.

• The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.
• Assist in Pre-job planning beginning with support to our Estimators and Project Managers. Job planning with the Superintendent will continue throughout the job before new activities begin.
• Assist Construction Services in the management of Worker’s Compensation, Auto, Equipment and General Liability claims.
• Enforce and monitor orientation, training, pre-job planning, pre-task planning, near-miss accident reporting and investigation, accident investigations, jobsite self-inspections which maintain Cajun’s Zero Injury Goal and meets Cajun, Client and government requirements.
• Teach specific classes within their experience and qualifications such as Cajun Qualified Driver Training, Spotter Flagger Training, etc.
• Investigate and report on all serious accidents and near-miss accidents, in addition to the superintendent’s initial investigation. This includes all disabling injuries and any accidents or near misses of a serious nature.
• Responsible for enforcing Cajun’s alcohol and substance abuse policy and maintaining emergency response, medical and first aid services on site. Actively pursue corrective measures in anticipation of hazard.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on safety and health performance of Supervisory Personnel to the Superintendent and Managers to whom they report.
• Monitor and evaluate use of recognition awards by the Superintendent to reward goal-directed employee behavior.
• Maintain documentation in the form of Job Safety and Health Recommendations, Weekly Activity Reports and Monthly Jobsite Evaluations.
• Stop work, which to his or her knowledge is eminently dangerous.
• Assist in escorting personnel to the company physician for evaluation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but may occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Hearing and comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions
• Will need to perform sedentary to heavy work
• Will operate office equipment of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, reaching overhead, squatting, sitting or standing and lifting
• Must be able to manipulate and traverse uneven terrain, ladders, and multi-floor buildings with no elevator
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to drive cars/trucks as needed

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
• Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Ability to use math/complete calculations
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision making skills necessary
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details