Safety Jobs in California
A Safety specialist in the construction industry is responsible for implementing and enforcing health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment. They conduct regular site inspections, ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, investigate accidents and incidents, develop safety training programs, and educate staff on safety protocols. They also liaise with regulatory bodies and maintain records of safety-related incidents and inspections. They play a crucial role in preventing workplace accidents and creating a culture of safety consciousness within the organization.
Important skills for a Safety specialist include strong knowledge of safety regulations and standards, excellent communication and training skills, and keen attention to detail. They should also have strong problem-solving abilities and leadership skills. It's essential for a Safety to have certifications like Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST). Prior to becoming a Safety, a person may have roles such as a Safety Coordinator, Safety Officer, or even a Construction Supervisor with a focus on safety management.
Construction Safety Specialist
- Hi-Growth Construction Company
- Martinez, CA
- 12 days ago
- Hi-Growth Construction Company
- Martinez, CA
- 12 days ago
Hi-Growth Construction Company is seeking a dedicated Construction Safety Specialist to join our team in Martinez, CA 94553....
Safety Manager Job ID: 2735 Job Title: Safety Manager Location: San Francisco, CA Position Description: Partner with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and project teams to enforce site compliance...
Analyze project safety trends and work with PS to implement initiatives to address unsafe trends. Conduct project safety audits and assist in team audits. Personnel evaluation and development....
PG&E's Electric Construction Management organization oversees over $2 billion in contract construction work for Electric Operations, including the Undergrounding program, New Business and numerous other...
Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and gap analyses to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions....
Five or more years applied work experience (or equivalent) in commercial construction industry required, with five or more years' experience (or equivalent) in construction safety management at the...
Facilitate programs to identify, assess & manage safety & environmental risks, i.e., process risks, spills, etc....
Key Responsibilities: Implement and manage safety policies for commercial construction job sites Conduct routine safety audits and inspections to ensure regulatory compliance Facilitate safety training...
PG&Es Electric Construction Management organization oversees over $2 billion in contract construction work for Electric Operations, including the Undergrounding program, New Business and numerous other...
Northrop Grummans Aeronautics System sector is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals....
Lead a team of process safety professionals to fulfill process safety objectives....
Hatch is seeking a Health and Safety Manager, experienced in all aspects of heavy industrial construction, for our project located in Mojave, CA....
liability cases.a Performs other duties as assigned or as may be necessary.a Directs and participates in safety audits of operations to reduce occupation safety risk factors and ensure compliance with...
programs Advises management on safety laws and regulations Assists in administering the company's safety sustainability management system Oversees safety compliance inspections, including conducting...
Conduct periodic review of LINXS records for safety audits, inspections, and assessments of facilities, equipment, processes, and systems....
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Safetys in California offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Safety position
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- OSHA Compliance
- Industrial Hygiene
- Workers' Compensation
- Incident Investigation
- Accident Investigation
- Emergency Response
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Injury Management
- CPR First Aid
- Ergonomics
- Hazard Identification
- Certified Safety Professional
- New Hire Orientation
- Commercial Construction
- Fall Protection
- Construction Safety
- Excavation
- Safety Auditing
- Safety Compliance
- HAZWOPER
- Lockout-Tagout
- Safety Training
- Health and Safety
- Safety Management
- Inspections
- Claims
- Root Cause Analysis
- First Aid
- Continuous Improvement
- Engineering
- Risk Management
- Implementation
- Driving
- Investigation
- Auditing
- Documentation
- Collaboration
- Employee Development
- Reporting
- Coaching
- Regulations
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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