Safety & Health Officer (L1 SHO)

Job Details: Job Location: Yokosuka, Japan

• Yokosuka Shi Kanagawa Ken, Japan, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Position Title: Safety & Health Officer (L1 SHO) Area of Requirement: U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Yokosuka Naval Base; Naval Air Facility Atsugi; Camp Fuji; Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo and Hario Family Housing, Japan Scope of Position: As the primary site safety authority, the L1 SHO develops and enforces the Accident Prevention Plan (APP), conducts hazard assessments, and ensures all O&M activities comply with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and MTF Environment of Care standards. Tasks and Capabilities Required:
• Program Development & Oversight: o Draft, submit, and update the APP and Site-Specific Addenda per Attachment 10.0. o Designate and assign alternate SSHOs and Competent Persons for high-risk tasks.
• Hazard Analysis & Training: o Lead Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) for each assembly category in the RPIE inventory. o Coordinate quarterly safety-meeting topics and document attendance per OSHA/TJC.
• Incident Investigation & Reporting: o Respond to all accident or damage incidents, secure scene, and prepare written reports within 24 hours. o Track OSHA DART and EMR rates for prime and subcontractors; submit compliance proofs.
• Compliance Audits: o Conduct regular safety audits of field activities, enforce corrective actions, and brief COR/FM on findings. Mandatory Experience and Certifications:
• OSHA 30-hour training card plus 24 hours SOH refresher training every three years
• Five (5) years’ cumulative safety experience managing SOH programs on similarly complex projects
• Competency with EM 385-1-1 requirements for L1, L2, and L3 SSHOs Preferred/Desired Certifications:
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP). Qualifications: