MADISON, Wisconsin, USA
3 days ago
Safety Specialist
Job Title: Safety Specialist
Job Description

Reports to the Corporate Safety Director. Responsible for educating field personnel on correct safety procedures and ensuring safety policies are followed.Ensure that the intent of policies, procedures, and quality standards is followed. Perform site safety audits to recognize and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors; prescribe corrective actions and measures for recurring audit issues; develop training sessions for identified audit items. Investigate all incidents and generate proper reports. Aid in accident/incident investigations as needed. Create, conduct, and document Tool Box Talks. Perform task training as planned and needed. Ensure and maintain all required signage is properly posted. Stop work to remedy serious or life-threatening safety deficiencies, violations, or unsafe practices, and complete and file disciplinary actions with documentation. Provide leadership with a focus on safe work practices and pre-task planning. Maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and interaction with customers, clients, co-workers, and management. Assist in the planning and implementation of all project safety needs. Actively participate in operational planning to eliminate hazards. Monitor safety portions of OPS Plans and work with foremen to ensure compliance. Investigate and procure new task-specific safety systems/equipment and educate crews and superintendents as needed. Conduct on-site inspections and control hazardous working conditions or unsafe employee activities through teaching and coaching. Reward and recognize field personnel for outstanding safety initiatives. Attend and actively participate in daily morning huddles with job crews and daily end-of-shift (DEOS) meetings when possible. Educate foremen on proper daily work plans/JHA procedures and hold them accountable. Assist with or lead weekly safety meetings. Continue education regarding safety through seminars, meetings, and higher education experiences. Network, communicate, and stay current on safety topics and relevant issues in the construction industry. Perform additional duties as directed by supervisors.

Hard Skillsbachelor's degreesafety proceduresconstruction safetySoft Skillsleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingtraining and coachingJob Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in MADISON, Wisconsin.

Work Environment

Electrical contractor with 500 union employees and 100 office non-union employees. Work involves 50%-80% fieldwork, with travel away from home 1-4 days a week and home on weekends. The role includes working for large GCs/EPCs on solar jobs, requiring a safety representative on-site if there are 9 or more people.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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