Contract Safety Advisor

Job Description

Contract Safety Advisor – Atlanta, GA (Douglasville, GA)

The individual in this position is responsible for the coordination and supervision of the Clients/Project and Safety Programs and Policies. The Safety Advisor will work directly for the general contractor.

The safety professional will be visible in the field, performing safety audits, coaching employees, etc.

Safety Advisor Qualifications:

1. Have 5+ years full time safety experience
2. Have the OSHA 510
3. Data Center experience a plus

Typical Job Responsibilities

• Prevent accidents, injuries and claims by being visible in the field and “walking jobs” approximately 70% or more of your time.
• Develop and deliver Safety Training and New Hire Orientations as mandated by Federal, State, Local and Client Programs.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Client or Project safety regulations, programs, and policies.
• Prevent and mitigate employee injuries and illnesses. 
• Lead/Assist in accident investigations and return to work programs.
• Perform job site safety audits on a daily or weekly basis per project demands.
• Must have the ability to anticipate, develop, implement, and measure hazard controls and programs.
• Inspire and coach employees to accomplish safety goals.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding injuries and claims.
• Take a proactive, rather than reactive, approach in claims and injury reduction.
• Act as the liaison for project drug and alcohol testing.
• Other duties may be assigned as Client needs dictate and increasing skill level is demonstrated.