GZA is seeking a Project Manager Civil Engineer in our Bedford, NH office. The position offers great potential for professional growth in an exciting working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest site civil engineering technology to a wide variety of projects including: site civil engineering design, lake, stream, and bank restoration, drainage and flood control designs, wetland restoration and enhancement, hydraulic structure design, stormwater analysis, erosion and sedimentation control, dam removal and ecological restoration, environmental remediation and construction management projects, and related environmental permitting support throughout New England.
This is a management position that requires direct interaction with clients and the ability to manage and mentor GZA existing staff of project-level engineers. Must be able to generate project leads and build client relationships.
Click here for full job description and to apply: GZA- Project Manager Level Civil Engineer (Bedford, NH) (theapplicantmanager.com)
About GZA: 100% Employee-Owned, Stock Ownership Opportunities, Devoted to Professional development and enrichment, Exciting work environment, Opportunities for advancement, Competitive Salary, Generous, company-subsidized benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and 401K retirement plan
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"OSHA"
For the past week, I had set aside two hours each night to complete the online OSHA 10 hour course. Like a lot of people, I had heard the term “OSHA” mentioned in the workplace and never really gave it much thought. Obviously, being in an office environment isn’t the most “hard hat essential” place to work but after taking the OSHA course, I began to pick up on OSHA standards in my office. The stairs had railings to help with fall protection, fire alarms are located in each room and hallway, and exits are marked in case of an emergency. After connecting the dots, I began to see what an important role OSHA plays in the workplace. I subsequently decided it would be beneficial to highlight OSHA and the role it has in the everyday workplace.
The term “OSHA” is the abbreviation for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. In 1970, U.S. Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act creating the agency as a part of the U.S. Department of Labor. The goal of the act was “to assure every working man and woman in the nation, safe and healthful working conditions” (OSHA10). With this goal in mind, OSHA created workplace standards employers must meet to preserve workers’ rights and keep the workplace free of hazards. A few examples of the OSHA standards include Hazard Identification, Walking-working Surfaces, Fire Protection Plans, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Any deviation from OSHA standards by an employer could result in the employer being held liable for an employee’s injury or death.
For over 50 years, OSHA has been providing new and revised standards to employers in order to assure employee safety in the workplace. In 1970, there was an average of 38 worker deaths a day in America and by 2016 this number had been reduced to 14 a day (OSHA10). In conjunction with the reduced number of work-related deaths, incidents and illnesses were down from 10.9 incidents per 100 workers in 1972 to 2.9 per 100 in 2016 (OSHA10). OSHA standards are the key to workplace safety whether you are on-site constructing a bridge or in the office designing one.
Citation:
Chambers, Curtis. “10 Hour General Industry Outreach Study Guide.” OSHA.com, 360 Training, http://www.osha.com/.
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