Director Of Safety

Director of Safety

The Director of Safety is responsible for leading and managing the company's safety initiatives and loss control programs while fostering a culture of safety and best practices throughout the organization. This role involves supervisory, administrative, and hands-on responsibilities to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities :

• Conduct bi-yearly training sessions with field staff on new policies, OSHA requirements, and best practices.
• Manage the safety team, including inspections, action items, and addressing concerns.
• Oversee companywide safety inspections and reporting through Procore.
• Ensure daily Task Hazard Analyses (THAs) are completed, uploaded to Procore, and properly managed.
• Supervise weekly toolbox talks and assist project managers with site-specific safety plans.
• Review potential projects for safety concerns and financial implications.
• Maintain a 30-hour OSHA card and obtain OSHA 500 Certification within six months of eligibility.
• Enforce safety policies and standards, reporting violations to the General Counsel and Regional Manager.
• Participate in periodic safety audits and communicate improvement needs.
• Collaborate with Independent Safety Consultants on OSHA policies, job inspections, and policy consulting.
• Advise and coach field supervision on site-specific safety concerns and upcoming work.
• Be available for safety-related concerns during projects, including nights and weekends.
• Oversee ISNetworld compliance, ensuring the rating and data are current.
• Attend job meetings with clients, contractors, and subcontractors to address safety concerns.
• Develop and manage training files for employees, including OSHA cards, lift training, and Fit Test information.
• Ensure equipment meets current standards through inspections and service date tracking.
• Create and distribute quarterly safety newsletters highlighting best practices and industry statistics.
• Investigate near misses and injuries, report findings to the General Counsel, and ensure timely accident reporting.
• Maintain OSHA logs and update the Health Safety and Environmental Program.
• Lead the Safety Committee and ensure compliance with insurance safety obligations.
• Complete site-specific safety pre-qualifications for customers and general contractors.

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Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00 / yr.

401(k) retirement plan, health insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo,NY.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2025.