About the position
The incumbent will be responsible for helping deliver effective training programs, performing job-site inspections, performing thorough accident/incident investigations, and effectively communicating the program goals to all employees. Performs responsible professional work involved in occupational, safety and health program development and implementation, safety training and accident investigation; and related duties as assigned. This position is to assist in contributing to the safe work environment through coaching and encouraging a safe workplace culture and raising awareness to eliminate incidents and injuries.
Responsibilities
• Ensures the welfare, safety, and well-being of all staff members by regular review of health and safety procedures; ensuring that they comply with the most current legislative guidelines
• Develops and implements comprehensive occupational safety and health program (including teaching, testing, medical compliance, accident investigation, incentives, hazard auditing)
• Provides guidance, direction, leadership, and advice regarding OSHA compliance and requirements
• Ensures employee safety body of knowledge remains an active part of career
• Manages return to work program
• Maintains required documents; including OSHA documentation, SDS, Sustainability records, accident reporting and
• Conducts weekly safety training and testing
• Identifies and provides solutions from hazard assessments, regulatory compliance and raised employee health issues
• Develops, recommends, implements, and coordinates programs to improve the plant’s environmental outputs and records
• Prepares and presents reports as needed.
• Enforces Compliance with federal, state and local occupational safety and health laws and regulations
Requirements
• 1-3 years of safety experience with a working knowledge of safety/environment principles
• Computer skills with familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Skilled in communicating clearly and effectively with individuals and groups.
• Ability to identify safety hazards and propose alternatives for solutions.
• Develop and deliver effective safety training topics/programs.
• Identifies conditions which create hazards for workers, orders elimination of unsafe conditions and practices.
• Helps develop and conduct safety education and training programs for employees.
• Investigates occupational accidents, examines causes, and recommends appropriate action to be taken.
• Conducts regular (documented) inspections and makes recommendations for improvement