Safety Specialist jobs in Berkeley, CA
Safety Specialist implements, manages and monitors safety programs, policies, and procedures that meet OSHA and other applicable requirements. Evaluates the organization's procedures, facilities and equipment by conducting inspections to identify unsafe conditions and to implement safeguards and solutions. Being a Safety Specialist ensures the organization complies with all current safety regulations and that all employees are aware of safety requirements and are prepared to follow safety procedures. Collects data and reports on all safety and accident events. Additionally, Safety Specialist may have additional responsibility for fire prevention, hazardous waste management, resource conservation, or other safety related activities depending on the industry and location. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Safety Specialist occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Safety Specialist typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Safety Specialist jobs
- McGuire and Hester
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Oakland, CA
FULL_TIME
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Job Summary
The Safety Specialist supports the Safety Manager and enforces the company safety program on behalf of each subsidiary of McGuire & Hester. Provides technical insight, analysis, investigations, and risk management for all jobsites by ensuring compliance with policies and procedures and state and federal safety regulations.
Reports to
Safety Manager
Communications Partners
Risk Manager, Human Resource Director, Chief Legal Officer, Marketing and Operations.Typical Duties
- Promote McGuire & Hester safety program. Serves as a role model and champion for safety and safety compliance.
- Strives to attend daily Jobsite Huddles for all subsidiary companies in all geographical locations.
- Attends weekly safety department meeting.
- Perform jobsite safety inspections for all companies; completes accompanying paperwork and addresses existing and potential hazards with field management.
- Performs equipment and property inspections and reports any deviations back to Resource, if needed.
- Administers Safety Buck and Scratcher program at the field level and documents same.
- Use expertise to assist field management in pre-construction identification of safety issues and concerns and development of site-specific safety plans.
- Assist field management in creating and presenting hazard analysis for the daily huddle.
- Conduct jobsite safety meetings; discusses job specific safety issues with field management.
- Audit jobsite and employee compliance with company, state and federal policies and procedures.
- Assists Marketing Department by being a jobsite conduit for pictures, positive recognitions, and marketing suggestions.
- Assist field management in effective presentation of weekly tailgate and bi-yearly Safety Meetings.
- Conduct accident and injury investigations.
- Assist as directed, with employee training.
- Administer post-incident drug testing as needed.
- Maintain and enhance personal training levels.
- Assist Safety Manager and Risk Manager, as needed.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and Experience: OSHA 30-hour course; 40-hour HAZWOPER training (other safety Professional certificates recommended)
Language Skills: must be able to read and write in English at a professional level; bi-lingual in Spanish helpful
Mathematical Skills: able to perform construction mathematics calculations
Plan and Specifications: Must have the ability to understand Plans and Specifications for each type of project the company constructs.
Planning and Organizing: the individual prioritizes and plans work activities for themselves and others
Reasoning Ability: this position requires strong problem-solving skills, and reading comprehension; must deal with both standardized and non-standard situations with many variables
Interpersonal Skills: the ability to interface with a wide variety of people including clients, employees, managers, agencies and the public; public speaking is required for this position
Computer Skills: must have strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and train others to use company technology
Certificates, Licenses, Registration: valid CA Driver’s License and a clean driving record.Compensation:
$35 - 45/hr, based on skills, experience, and knowledge - 16 Days Ago
- ClientSolv Technologies
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San Leandro, CA
FULL_TIME
- Company DescriptionClientSolv Technologies is an IT solution firm with over a decade of experience serving Fortune 1000 companies, public sector and small to medium sized companies. ClientSolv Technol...
- 8 Days Ago
- Robert Half
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San Lorenzo, CA
OTHER
- As a Safety Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting training sessions on health and safety practices in various locations across the San Francisco Bay Area. This position require...
- 8 Days Ago
- Bright Vision Technologies
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San Leandro, CA
FULL_TIME
- Bright Vision Technologies has an immediate opportunity for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at San Leandro, CA. with experience in environmental health and safety.Candidate must have perman...
- 9 Days Ago
- Bright Vision Technologies
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San Leandro, CA
FULL_TIME
- Bright Vision Technologies has an immediate opportunity for Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at San Leandro, CA. with experience in environmental health and safety.Candidate must have perman...
- 9 Days Ago
- Zenith
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Dublin, CA
FULL_TIME
- Zenith is a team of Workers’ Compensation Specialists committed to helping businesses succeed by protecting against the financial and human consequences of workplace injuries, providing for the needs ...
- 1 Month Ago
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- Randstad Engineering US
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Martinez, CA
- This position actively analyzes the work environment, local culture, and policies to continuously improve Health and Saf...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
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Santa Clara, CA
- Overview: WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich ou...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Macy's
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Hayward, CA
- Job Description About: Macy's is proudly America's Department Store. There's a reason we've been around for 160 years. C...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Intelliswift Software
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Fremont, CA
- Job Title: Business Professional - Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Tax Work Location: US - Fremont, CA - 4650...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
- A-Gas Americas
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Concord, CA
- Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist Our mission at Rapid Recovery, part of the A-Gas, is to protect and enhance ...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
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Palo Alto, CA
- General/ Environmental Service 1.0 FTE, 8 Hour Day Shift At Stanford Children's Health, we know world-renowned care begi...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Harvest Technical Services, Inc.
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Richmond, CA
- Description: Manages risk associated with construction projects. Assures compliance with all applicable federal, state, ...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Instacart, Inc.
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San Francisco, CA
- **Trust & Safety Specialist, Delivery Compliance** at Instacart San Francisco, CA - Remote **We're transforming the groc...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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