Safety Specialist

PURPOSE :

To ensure the safety and health of all employees on residential framing job sites by proactively identifying hazards, enforcing safety protocols, and fostering a culture of safety compliance. This role is critical for maintaining OSHA compliance, reducing workplace injuries, and supporting operational excellence in framing and truss installation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Site Safety Inspections & Audits
• Conduct daily and weekly safety inspections of framing job sites, focusing on fall protection, ladder safety, power tool usage, and truss installation.
• Inspect scaffolding, guardrails, and personal protective equipment (PPE) for compliance and functionality.
• Perform Critical Behavior Observations (CBO) for all framing activities, including elevated work and material handling.
• Safety Policy Implementation
• Enforce safety policies and procedures specific to residential framing, including fall protection, ladders, and equipment operation.
• Ensure all work complies with OSHA, and other relevant codes.
• Training & Education
• Conduct New Employee Orientation (NEO) safety training, emphasizing framing-specific hazards and safe work practices.
• Lead toolbox talks and monthly safety meetings on topics such as fall protection, trip hazards, and safe use of nail guns and saws.
• Train employees on emergency procedures.
• Incident Investigation & Reporting
• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain detailed records of safety inspections, training sessions, and incident reports; provide regular updates to management.
• Compliance & Communication
• Communicate directly with liability carriers and regulatory agencies regarding safety-related incidents, timely proper reporting, and documentation requests.
• Stay current on new safety regulations and industry best practices; disseminate updates to field crews and management.
• Field Collaboration
• Work closely with field superintendents and foremen to ensure safety-related tools and equipment are in acceptable condition.
• Assist in enforcing safety practices and conduct Critical Behavior Observations (CBOs) independently of foremen.
• PPE & Equipment Oversight
• Ensure all laborers and representatives are equipped with and properly wear PPE, including hard hats, harnesses, eye protection, and respiratory protection as required for framing tasks.
• Bilingual Communication
• Bilingual or Spanish-speaking skills are preferred to effectively communicate safety protocols to a diverse workforce.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

SKILLS & ABILITIES

INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC FOCUS