Worker safety is of the utmost importance for any government, educational, or private sector business. An On-Site Safety Officer (SSO) is an invaluable resource to facilitate a hazard-free working environment and provide workers with the necessary training to perform their jobs safely.
Circle Safety & Health Consultants can provide your organization with a full-time SSO or SSHO at your workplace or jobsite. Depending on the projects, our SSOs and SSHOs are available for a few days, a few weeks, or even several years. These durations can vary to best fit your organization’s needs.
We provide SSOs and SSHOs for a wide variety of projects and organizations. To highlight a few, our On-Site Site Safety Officers (SSO) support:
- Dominion VA Power Projects
- Shutdowns
- Maintenance Outages
Our Site Safety Health Officers (SSHO) support:
- U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Projects
- NAVFAC Projects
- Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) Projects
- Federal Government Projects
What Duties Does an On-Site Safety Officer Perform?
An SSO performs a wide range of duties, such as:
- Visually inspecting the site to identify and address potential hazards
- Conducting regular safety meetings and project-specific training classes
- Keeping meticulous records to ensure compliance with various OSHA, State, and Federal laws
- Conducting emergency response drills
- Conducting monthly inspections for First Aid kits, fire extinguishers, and eyewash stations
- Maintaining a list of safety data sheets (SDS)
- Making adjustments to the site safety and health plan as needed
- Responding to all safety concerns
- Inspecting tools and verify they are safe to use
- Performing daily/weekly/monthly safety briefings
- Conducting safety orientations
- Performing training as needed
Why Hire an SSO or SSHO Through Circle Safety?
Circle Safety & Health Consultants provide a worry and hassle-free hiring experience. We recruit, vet, and hire highly qualified SSOs and SSHOs for your workplace or job site. Our expertise ensures that we find the best SSO or SSHO for your organization.
In addition, we handle general and professional liability insurance, workers’ compensation, illness, and vacation backup coverage. This results in a smooth hiring process and the satisfaction of knowing that you have the right person for the job.
It is often more cost-efficient to hire through Circle Safety versus going through the long and exhaustive hiring process internally. We have a vast network of vetted and trusted independent contractors who can efficiently handle short-term work assignments.
SSOs and SSHOs are a vital part of our mission to help ensure that everyone goes home safe at the end of the workday. Let Circle Safety provide your organization with a qualified and professional Site Safety Health Officer.
