Safety Manager

Safety Manager

07 Nov 2024
Louisiana, Lake charles, 70601 Lake charles USA

Safety Manager

{target="blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}Louisiana Bridge Builders (LBB) is designing and building the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana (USA) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). LBB will also be responsible for the reconstruction of interstate highway, various structures, ramps, and approaches for a 5.5 mile stretch between I-210 West End and Ryan Street.Louisiana Bridge Builders offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, and more.Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.JOB SUMMARYThe Safety Manager is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by proactively planning and managing the Projects safety program to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment.LOCATIONThis position is based in Lake Charles, LA.PRIMARY DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure compliance with all safety regulations and contract requirements.Act as the point of contact with the client for Safety related issues.Develop and ensure safe equipment operating techniques while periodically inspecting all machines and equipment.Inspect, update, and provide all safety and Labor and Industry posters for each job site and office.Participate in pre-job safety meetings with subcontractors. Review all applicable documentation for completeness to ensure subcontractor can adequately execute their scope of work safely.Follow up with subcontractor representatives to ensure proper disciplinary procedures are followed. Serves as principal source of information on health and safety issues to hold subcontractor accountable to submitted safety and quality programs.Implement, inspect, and maintain job site and office Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) manuals as well as ensure all employees, subcontractors, etc. are trained on MSDS procedures.Provide and ensure compliance with information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.Work with injured workers to facilitate early return to full duty work responsibilities and to provide meaningful light duty transitional work opportunities.Inspect organization facilities and job sites to detect existing potential accident and health hazards. Determine corrective or preventative measures, where indicated, assign responsibility, and follow up to ensure the corrective measures have been implemented.Conduct periodic safety inspections on all job sites to ensure safety procedures are in place.Prepare study and analyzes of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies while making recommendations to resolve any deficiencies.Train employees in proper procedures and conduct periodic emergency evacuation drills to ensure planning is effective in practice. Employees should know the placement of all fire extinguishers and first aid kits.Provide recommendations and assistance to Project Managers and Superintendents, with respect to job site hazards, employee training, new/safe equipment operation and safe material or substance utilization.Ensure compliance with corporate workers compensation program including working with internal personnel and third-party administrators/legal counsel, to effectively investigate and resolve claims in an expeditious and cost-effective manner.Maintain a proactive medical assistance program and fitness for duty process with local Occupational Medical clinics.Perform and oversee investigation of accidents, injuries, and unsafe working conditions to include interfacing with wor ers compensation claims and communication with injured workers and the return-to-work strategies. Cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for organizational use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations. Provide recommendations for remedial action.Remain current on federal, state, parish, and local safety regulations. Keep management advised of new or revised regulations and their projected impact.Plan and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, safe equipment operating techniques and fire prevention for job sites and office.Mai

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