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Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO)

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Fairfield, CA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

First Aid CertifiedCPR Certified

Job overview

Essel is hiring a Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO). Essel Environmental is seeking a Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO) to ensure project compliance with local, state, and federal health and safety guidelines. The SSHO will ensure employee safety, maintain project code adherence, and provide recommendations for safety improvements. This role involves conducting inspections, investigations, and training to maintain a hazard-free work environment.

Key focus areas include Collect and Maintain Safety Data Sheets, Conduct Monthly Eye Wash Inspections, and Conduct Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspections.

Successful candidates bring First Aid CPR Certified, 40 Hour EM 385-1-1 Course, and 30 Hour OSHA Construction Course. Important skills include Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Steel Erection, Excavation, and Cranes. Preferred (not required): Collect And Maintain Safety Data Sheets, Conduct Monthly Eye Wash Inspections, Conduct Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspections, and Conduct Monthly First Aid Kit Inspections.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Collect and Maintain Safety Data SheetsConduct Monthly Eye Wash InspectionsConduct Monthly Fire Extinguisher InspectionsConduct Monthly First Aid Kit InspectionsConduct Safety OrientationsConduct Investigations of All Accidents and Near-MissesDaily Equipment InspectionsEnforce Contractor's Safety ProgramInspect Site and Work of Personnel to Identify Issues or Non-ConformityInspect Site to Ensure It Is Hazard-FreeMaintain Accident Prevention Plan ComplianceObtain, Post & Keep Burn PermitsPerform Daily Site Safety InspectionsPresent Daily Safety BriefingsRespond to All Safety ConcernsStop Any Unsafe Acts or ProcessesTrain Workers About Special Safety IssuesTrain and Carry Out Drills for Emergency SituationsVerify That All Tools and Equipment Are Adequate and Safe for UseWatch Out for the Safety of All Workers on the SiteWrite and Review All AHAsFall ProtectionScaffoldingSteel ErectionExcavationCranes

Qualifications

First Aid CertifiedCPR Certified40 Hour EM 385-1-1 Course30 Hour OSHA Construction Course5+ Years Hands on Construction Safety Experience as SSHOSubmit to Background CheckSubmit to Drug Test

Full job description

Essel Environmental is hiring a Site Safety Health Officer (SSH0)

In this position, you will play a key role in ensuring the projects complies with local, state, and federal health and safety guidelines and procedures. You will ensure the safety of all employees, make sure all projects are up to code, and provide advice and recommendations for safety improvements.

SSHO Duties and Responsibilities

Below is a list of SSHO responsibilities but not limited to. They may have more duties depending on the project.

Collect and Maintain Safety Data Sheets

Conduct Monthly Eye Wash Inspections

Conduct Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspections

Conduct Monthly First Aid Kit Inspections

Conduct Safety Orientations

Conducts investigations of all accidents and near-misses.

Daily Equipment Inspections

Enforce the Contractor’s safety program

Inspect site and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)

Inspect the site to ensure it is hazard-free

Maintain Accident Prevention Plan Compliance

Obtain, Post & Keep Burn Permits

Perform Daily Site Safety Inspections

Present Daily Safety Briefings

Responds to all safety concerns

Stop any unsafe acts or processes that are dangerous or unhealthy

Train workers about special safety issues when needed.

Trains and carries out drills for emergency situations.

Verifies that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use

Watches out for the safety of all workers on the site

Write and review all AHAs

Requirements

SSHO Qualifications / Requirements

The list below are the most common qualification required to be an SSHO, however, some projects will require more than this list. Some must have proven experience with Fall Protection (including elevated platforms), Scaffolding, Steel Erection, Excavation, Cranes, etc.

First Aid and CPR Certified.

Have Completed 40 Hour EM 385-1-1 Course.

Have Completed 30 Hour OSHA Construction Course.

Have 5 or more years of hands on construction safety experience as an SSHO.

Must be able to submit to a background check and drug test.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits within the Industry

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