What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Manager position at Jansen?
Safety Manager
Job Summary:
As a member of the Jansen Administrative team, the Safety Manager provides safety management, education and advice, monitoring, investigation and reporting of safety issues. The Safety Manager serves as a primary resource in implementing and maintaining health and safety standards with all Jansen employees.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Core Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain health and safety standards
- Maintain compliance with L&I, emergency action plan, fire prevention, hazards communication, site specific safety plan, JHA’s and PPE (personal protective equipment) programs.
- Manage HCSS Safety software in the office and field
- Interact with foreman and crew in the field daily
- Lead weekly safety meeting and facilitate training
- Knowledge in company safety protocols
- Regularly inspect equipment and track and maintain relevant registers to ensure compliance.
On Boarding New Hires
- Onboarding new employees in Jansen safety programs and distributing appropriate safety equipment and gear at orientation.
- Ensures all new hires are provided training re: Acceptable Work Site program and manage training records.
Emergency and Incident Response
- On site investigation of reports of accidents and emergencies. May take photos, inspect equipment, interview, and take statements of witnesses, take injured employee to urgent care for evaluation.
- Complete reports and follow up with OSHA, company leaders, HR and others.
- Participates in reasonable cause/reasonable suspicion investigations. May partner with Operations Manager and Human Resources to ensure process is confidential.
Jansen is a registered business partner with Edmonds College and Intuitive Safety Solutions that provides On the Job Training to qualified students enrolled in the apprenticeship program. This program allows the apprentice to work at an employer as a safety assistant while attending school part time.
Classes include Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management, Regulatory Environment, Workers’ Compensation an Risk Management, Incident Investigation, and Safety Training and Industrial Security, and Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics and Handling Hazardous Materials.
Upon completion of this certificate, employee can perform in the role of company Safety technician. The Certificate for Occupational Safety and Health Construction Safety Technician is designed for individuals with current or past experience in construction industry who are interested in taking on an expanded role focusing on construction safety.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proficiency in MS Office and other applications used by Jansen.
- Detail Oriented
- Time management skills
- Team oriented.
- Working knowledge of office equipment
- Excellent Organizational and time management skills
- Analytical abilities and aptitude in problem solving
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Enrollment in Apprenticeship program or, completion of program through Edmonds College
1-3 years’ experience as company Safety Technician preferred.
At least (1) year related experience required.
Valid Driver’s License and the ability to pass a background check.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment - The Safety Manager position will typically experience frequent sitting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Occasional lifting of 50 lbs. Occasional bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, standing, crawling, reaching, walking, driving, traveling, kneeling, and crouching. Typically, working indoors and outdoors. Sound level – moderate. Temperature – moderate.
Location
Seattle, WA
Department
Safety
Employment Type
Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Salary : $85,000
