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Health & safety officer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in health & safety officer job postings.
Sample health & safety officer requirements
  • Valid certification as a Health & Safety Officer
  • Excellent knowledge of health and safety policies and regulations
  • Ability to conduct risk assessments and implement control measures
  • Experience in developing and delivering health and safety training programs
  • Demonstrated ability to investigate and report on incidents and accidents
Sample required health & safety officer soft skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Health & safety officer job description example 1

GROUND LEVEL SOLUTIONS health & safety officer job description

Duties include but are not limited to maintenance and implementation of GLC’s workplace IIPP program, and development and oversight of project specific programs (SSSP’s/AHA’s/JHA’s/PTHA’s). Conducts safety training, including new hire safety orientation, field safety training for Company and subcontractors, and mandatory training including annual Fall Prevention Training, Forklift & Aerial Lift Certification, Bloodborne Pathogens, Global Harmonization System, Respiratory Protection, and Excavation Trenching. Conducts regular walk-thru inspections of construction areas in the designated region. Performs safety audits and inspects facilities, including machinery, tools, housekeeping, signage, job site tailgate logs, and safety equipment to ensure safety regulation and Company compliance. Identifies, documents, and recommends resolutions of hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions and ensures corrections are made. Develop, review and implement EHS policies, programs, and procedures to be used throughout the company. Provide regular review and improvement of existing EHS programs, procedures, and policies. Ensure compliance with country, federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to environment and occupational health and safety. Create and maintain required EHS permits. Identify new and emerging EHS regulatory requirements; develop and implement programs and procedures to ensure compliance. Perform accident and incident investigations and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Provide follow-up to action plans from audits, self-inspections, and accident/incident investigations. Own the Emergency Response Team (ERT) at the local site(s). Supports and promotes the Company’s strong safety culture, both internally and externally.
Experience/Education
• Minimum 10 years’ experience managing safety programs in civil construction, remediation, process, or similar construction companies w/ CSP or CIH certification (Required).
• Strong computer aptitude, including fluency with MS Office; PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio. Adobe applications and Office 365.
• OSHA 30 Hour Construction
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to drive to project sites with company vehicles.
Certifications and Training Qualifications – Preferred / Desired
• OSHA 500 Certification – Outreach trainer
• OSHA level courses related to construction and remediation
• EM385-1-1 related courses
• MSHA related courses
• CHST – Certified Safety & Health Technician
• CSP and/or CIH
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Health & safety officer job description example 2

Doyon, Limited health & safety officer job description

• Demonstrate in depth knowledge of EM-385-1.1, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926

• Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports

• Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements

• Provide 1st day site safety orientations for all new employees

• Maintain the OSHA 300 form

• Maintain applicable safety reference materials on the job site

• Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution

• Maintain current SDS (MSDS) list of hazardous chemicals on site

• Prepare monthly contractor safety self-evaluation checklist

• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be able to perform daily safety inspections and associated reports, daily equipment inspections, hazard analysis prior to activities, and weekly safety meetings

• Must be able to present safety evaluations and coordination with production and quality control functions at weekly owner and subcontractor meetings

• Ability to communicate successfully with Site Superintendent ,Quality Control Manager, Government Quality Assurance Representative, OSHA, Environmental, Fire Marshalls, Crane Safety, subcontractors, and tradesmen

• Maintains safety records and manages all required reporting

• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat and Internet

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Commitment to Excellence - Identifies what needs to be accomplished and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations

• Corporate Values - Understands, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities

• Customer Service - Identifies and responds to current and future needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers

• Safety and Security - Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers

• Teamwork - Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail- Ensures one’s own and other’s work and information are complete and accurate

• Planning and Organizing- Systematically develop plans, prioritize, organize and manage resources in order to accomplish business goals within a specific period of time

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree is desirable but not required; experience can substitute
• 5 years construction related experience as a working as a SSHO
• 10 years of local, state or government (federal) construction experience
• Valid state driver’s license
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project and Primavera scheduling software
• Able to self-perform some minor scopes of work; carpentry, drywall, cleaning, demo, etc.
• Ability to estimate projects
• OSHA 30
• CPR & First Aid trained

Preferred:
• Quality Control and Safety certifications
• Experience working on projects with the Army Corps of Engineers and/or Mass DOT.
• Federal government construction projects preferred
• 30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent
• Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification
• Experience with Traffic Control

PAY TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT: The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

We are a Federal Contractor and comply with the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA).

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Company DescriptionDoyon Government Group (DGG) is comprised of a family of companies with 8(a), small, and disadvantaged business (SDB) set-aside certifications, and extensive in-house resources. We offer a full range of domestic construction and information technology program support services to federal, state and local government agencies.

DGG is a subsidiary of Doyon, Limited, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) headquartered in Fairbanks, Alaska. Established under the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), Doyon is the largest private landowner in Alaska, with more than 12.5 million acres allocated to the corporation under ANCSA. Doyon operates a diverse Family of Companies and has built a strong reputation for innovation and technical expertise.
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Health & safety officer job description example 3

Centra health & safety officer job description

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Partnering with you to live your best life. At Centra, we want to listen carefully and get to know you well. We want to understand your hopes, goals and dreams. We want to do our part so you can be your very best - as you define it. This remains true whether you are a patient, a Centra Caregiver, or a member of the communities we serve. As a candidate considering employment with our organization, we want you to understand that it is our mission to help partner with you throughout each stage of your career.
COVID Vaccination Requirement

Consistent with long-standing practices requiring health care workers to be vaccinated against serious infectious diseases for the safety of patients and staff, Centra will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all new and current employees and those who work in Centra facilities as a condition of their employment. If hired to work at Centra, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the vaccination. Medical and religions exemptions may be requested.
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Job Description: The P&BH Service Line is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for staff, patients, and family members. Generally, the role of SWO personnel is to support nursing staff with patients who have been assessed as presenting a potential risk to themselves and or others and require an increased level of observation. SWOs will support de-escalation and restrain of patients under the direction of nursing and medical staff. This procedure applies to use of SWOs for patients/residents/clients receiving BH care in all locations throughout the P&BH service areas.

Qualifications/Education/Licensure: A minimum of a High School education or equivalent required. Current CPR/First Aid required. Successful completion of de-escalation (CPI - Highest Level) and restraining training. Requires intense attention to ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. Ability to communicate patient behaviors to the appropriate staff in the event patient safety is compromised. Demonstrates good organizational skills. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to successfully complete training as required by the department. Experience in an acute care hospital setting, inpatient behavioral health unit or related experience preferred.

Our care givers at Centra are the most valuable asset we have and it is our mission and commitment to build and sustain a diverse and inclusive environment.

When recruiting and retaining talent at Centra, our hiring needs are based on matching a candidates job qualifications with our job requirements and department needs without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Centra is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Be yourself. Be a partner with Centra.

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Updated March 14, 2024

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