Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Job Title : Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Reports To : Corporate Quality Control / Safety

Job Summary :

The Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) is responsible for the preparation, implementation, enforcement, and administration of the Safety Program and Accident Prevention Plan (APP) for the MFSS MCLB Albany contract. The SSHO ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations, including 29 CFR 1926.16, and conducts required safety training to promote a safe work environment. This role involves planning, implementing, and supervising project safety, conducting inspections, investigating incidents, and ensuring subcontractor compliance with safety standards. The SSHO or a designated alternate must be on-site at all times during work hours.

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Duties / Responsibilities :

• Develop, implement, and enforce the Safety Program and Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in compliance with 29 CFR 1926.16 and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Conduct safety training programs, including employee orientations, specific program training, weekly safety meetings, supervisor training, and accident awareness training.
• Perform regular safety surveys and inspections, prepare written reports of findings, and recommend corrective or preventive measures, ensuring follow-up implementation.
• Conduct post-accident investigations, document findings, and prepare reports identifying causes and hazards for use by company personnel and senior management.
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to investigate and document property damage, personal injuries, safety violations, and unsafe conditions or activities.
• Work with managers to manage hazardous working conditions and eliminate unsafe employee activities.
• Recommend improvements in processes, designs, procedures, and operations to minimize potential hazards.
• Oversee workplace repairs, installations, and other activities that could impact employee safety.
• Develop, manage, and report on company-wide and site-specific safety programs and plans.
• Assist in developing and implementing safety policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state, and local statutory requirements.
• Prepare and present reports on accidents, violations, and their causes to the Safety Director and other stakeholders.
• Collect and maintain records of subcontractor Experience Modification Rates (EMR) and Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART) ratings.
• Advise the Safety Director on safety compliance concerns and preventive actions.
• Ensure employee and subcontractor compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and job site safety rules.

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Contractor Work Hours :

The Government's regular working hours are from 0700-1600, five days per week, Monday through Friday, except observed Federal holidays. Some additional work required beyond

Regular working hours as required to meet contract obligations.