Job purpose

Assistant Safety Manager is responsible for assisting Safety Director to ensure that OCP’s health and safety programs meet or exceed OSHA, State and Federal requirements. Responsibilities also include motivating and educating employees and documenting safety inspections, review and recommend changes to safety programs, and maintaining safety equipment supply. This position will start in Columbus, OH but we are looking for candidates who will be willing to relocate to Cleveland, OH.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining various safety and health policies, procedures and programs.
• Assist employees in the general safety matters.
• Ensure through frequent and regular inspections that programs are being maintained and adjusted per needs.
• Assist in inspecting, implementing and monitoring work site in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and or the Ohio Revise Code.
• Assist Safety Director with training on OCP safety and health programs.
• Assist Safety Director to consistently enforce the disciplinary policy set forth.
• Assist in audits conducted by OSHA, EPA, and or the State of OHIO (BWC).
• Create the site-specific safety program to be reviewed by Safety Director.  
• Assist in conducting regular & thorough field inspections, & implementing plans to lower the chances accidents on job sites.
• Assist in accident investigations.
• Assist in identifying the root cause of accidents and recommending corrective action accordingly.
• Keep abreast with applicable legislations and standards to ensure compliance.
• Work with Warehouse Manager/ PM and Superintendents to coordinate delivery at the job site.
• Attend various meetings (hand off, job review etc.) to establish and review safety performance.
• Attend various weekly and monthly meetings as requested.
• Ensuring that all job sites are equipped with the required PPE.
• Maintain first aid kits with proper supplies in each job site.
• Advocates of company’s Safety and Health Programs.
• Assisting with the new hire orientation process
• Other duties as required

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Two-year degree in Occupational Safety and Health or similar is preferred or 3-5 years of experience in construction safety in lieu of degree with the following certifications:

o   OSHA 500 or Safety Trained Supervisor in Construction (STSC) is required

• CPR First Aid trained
• Basic knowledge of Local, State and Federal laws
• Knowledgeable of CFR 1926 Standards
• Knowledgeable in using computer and Microsoft office
• Basic Knowledge of Industrial Hygiene
• Ability to train employees on various Safety and Health topics
• Strong written & verbal communication and ability to handle difficult situation professionally
• Ability to adapt to the changes
• Ability to work with the team

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation/Holiday Days
• 401(k)