What Are The SSHO’s Responsibilities?

Essential SSHO Duties and Responsibilities

As a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), you play a crucial role in Government Construction Projects. Your primary SSHO duties involve ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and the EM 385 1-1 safety manual for USACE and NAVFAC projects. You actively review safety plans, organize safety meetings, and address worker safety concerns, ensuring all on-site contractors adhere to safety procedures.

Conducting Mishap Investigations and Maintaining SSHO Records

A fundamental part of your SSHO duties is to conduct mishap investigations and complete the necessary reports. You maintain OSHA Form 300 and daily production reports for both prime and sub-contractors. Additionally, you inspect the site daily, keeping a detailed log of areas inspected, identified hazards, and corrective actions taken. For example, if you find a hazard, you document it, recommend corrective actions, and track the dates of corrections.

Holding Weekly Safety Meetings and Performing SSHO Inspections

Each week, you conduct safety meetings and audits. It is crucial to maintain a log of these meetings. You also ensure that safety reference materials, such as Safety Data Sheets (SDS), are available on-site. Moreover, if you identify a new hazard, you update the log and adjust safety measures as needed.

Attending Key Meetings and Enforcing SSHO Safety Plans

You attend various meetings, including pre-construction conferences, pre-work meetings, and preparatory inspection meetings. During these sessions, you enforce the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHAs). Implementing these plans effectively helps mitigate risks and ensures safety compliance throughout the project.

Tracking Safety Deficiencies in Your SSHO Role

Another critical aspect of your SSHO duties is maintaining a safety and health deficiency tracking system. This system helps monitor unresolved issues until their resolution. Additionally, you post a list of unresolved deficiencies on the safety bulletin board, ensuring visibility and accountability.

Ensuring Sub-Contractor Compliance with SSHO Standards

You must ensure that all sub-contractors fully comply with safety and health requirements. You manage the contractor’s Safety System, oversee its implementation, and ensure it meets all safety standards. This includes reviewing and approving Safety System documents and records to maintain high safety standards.

Acting as Liaison and Reporting within SSHO Responsibilities

As part of your SSHO duties, you act as the liaison for safety matters. You report to senior management about the performance of the Safety System and suggest necessary improvements. Reviewing and approving safety-related contract submittals also falls under your responsibilities.

Managing Inspection and Safety Control Activities as an SSHO Responsibilities

You oversee all project inspection and safety control activities. Proactively, you identify existing and potential hazards, ensuring a safe working environment. Your active management helps maintain a high standard of safety on-site.