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Safety & Training Supervisor Jobs

In building and construction industry, apart from working on schedule, one of the priorities of the employer is the safety of the labourers on site. That's why building jobs need safety & training supervisors to ensure that safety guidelines are followed.

Safety & training supervisor jobs are types of supervisory jobs that are involved in the implementation and oversight of the project's safety guidelines including development of site safety policies and safety training modules and programmes.

On the job

Safety & training supervisor jobs involve ensuring the safety of on-site labourers. People employed in building jobs, particularly as safety & training supervisors, may perform some or all of the following tasks and responsibilities:

• supervise personnel engaged in on-site projects
• supervise the identification of hazardous workplace condition
• supervise, develop and facilitate the training of employees on safety measures, regulations and policies
• monitor heavy industrial construction work for compliance with safety requirements
• ensure compliance of on-site projects with all health and safety policies and legislations
• prepare necessary records according to guidelines
• participate in occupational safety inspections

What you should have

If you want to land safety & training supervisory jobs, you should have a degree in occupational health and safety or environmental or safety engineering coupled with years of experience in health and safety management within the building and construction industry. You must also be eligible for professional certification as determined by the location of your employment.

You also must have knowledge of building jobs processes and methods, as well as construction regulations. Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and legislations is useful. You must also possess a strong work ethic by demonstrating initiative and working with little or no supervision.

You must also demonstrate good communication and presentation skills. You must also have the ability to use computer technology in your record-keeping tasks. You must also possess a driver's licence.

Money matters

Salaries vary depending on experience, skill level, employer, and location of employment. Some employers offer other benefits such as pension plan, health care, and transportation allowance.