Safety Jobs in Iowa

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.

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Environmental Health and Safety Manager

  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 6 hours ago

Implement Emerson Operation Excellence Safety Audits, Environmental Compliance Audits, and self-assessments and maintain/improve current ratings....

Safety Manager (Clinton, IA) Austin Industrial

  • Clinton, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Clinton, IA
  • 6 days ago

Safety Manager Responsibilities include executing the site safety program on an assigned project....

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 7 days ago

The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for leading and managing all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across QTS Data Centers....

Senior Safety Manager (Data Centers)

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 7 days ago

administrative expertise as related to project-specific safety document storage in OnTrac Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate subcontractors Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings acting as a resource...

Safety Manager

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 12 days ago

Experience with safety audits, industrial safety, and conducting safety inspections. Work Environment Work is based at the Google Data Center location in Cedar Rapids....

Motor Vehicle Division Privacy and Data Protection Officer (EO 2)

  • Ankeny, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA
  • 14 days ago

You will serve as the team lead for the Privacy Team and will foster growth and support for its reporting team through the five core values of the department: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused...

Site Safety Manager

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 14 days ago

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Construction Management, Construction Sciences or similar a plus. Excellent interpersonal skills: Strong coaching, training and motivational skills....

Compliance Food Protection Supervisor- Cedar Rapids Region

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 21 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 21 days ago

Provide food safety and sanitation training and coaching to store staff Secondary Duties and Responsibilities: Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required....

Project Safety Manager - Data Center Construction

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 22 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 22 days ago

safety planning, and performs jobsite safety auditing and incident investigating....

Maintenance Safety Trainer

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 25 days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 25 days ago

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as safety files, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals....

Safety Manager, Data Centers

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 29 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 29 days ago

document storage systems Coordinates, schedules, and facilitates subcontractor's Pre-Construction Safety Planning Meetings Acts as a resource for field operations for Federal (OSHA) state and local...

Safety Manager - Supply Chain - Cedar Rapids, IA

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Inspect building on a regular basis to identify potential safety and health hazards including conductingenvironmental, health and safety audits of the facility....

Safety Manager

  • Mason City, IA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Mason City, IA
  • 90+ days ago

Are you passionate about maintaining a culture of safety while managing day-to-day safety operations and continuously improving safety practices....

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • 60+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY: The Plant Environmental Health & Safety Manager is responsible for serving as a resource to provide leadership, direction as well as establish a meaningful Environmental, Health & Safety...

Safety Manager

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 60+ days ago

Education Bachelor's degree in occupational safety/health, construction management or related field (Required). In lieu of the above requirements, relevant experience will be considered....

Demographic Data for Iowa

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Salary for Safety Jobs in Iowa

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Safety positions.



Highest Education Level

Safetys in Iowa offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
32.2%
High School or GED
18.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.3%
Associate's Degree
13.8%
Master's Degree
11.9%
Some College
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
1.2%
Some High School
0.7%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Safetys in Iowa
10+ years
30.5%
2-4 years
16.9%
1-2 years
14.1%
4-6 years
12.8%
Less than 1 year
11.8%
6-8 years
8.4%
8-10 years
5.2%
None
0.3%



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