Safety & Health Officer (L1 SHO)

## Description

**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)