Safety Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

PURPOSE

The Safety Specialist is responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy, and incident-free work environment for all jobsite personnel. This role leads the development, coordination, and enforcement of jobsite safety programs and accident prevention strategies, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the Safety Specialist supports the company’s commitment to the “Client for Life” philosophy by fostering strong, safety-focused relationships with both new and existing clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Conduct new hire employment and safety orientations
• Provide oversight and enforce safety compliance among subcontractors
• Audit jobsites to identify potential health and safety risks; implement corrective and preventative measures
• Deliver onsite safety training sessions
• Operate and maintain safety equipment such as air monitors, fall protection systems, and confined space gear
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of OSHA regulations and project-specific safety requirements
• Input and manage training records in the Training Vault system
• Develop and maintain standard safety policies and procedures
• Manage Workers' Compensation claims :

Accompany injured employees to medical facilities

Perform root cause analysis

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

At any given time, may be exposed to :

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS

Baker Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.