Safety and Compliance

Overview:

Oversees and coordinates all organization safety activities and programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment for all employees; develops and implements accident prevention programs.

Responsibilities:

· Assists with developing, implementing, and monitoring safety programs to reduce frequency of accidents and injuries; assists in minimizing overall workers’ compensation costs.

· Plans, implements, communicates, and monitors safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.

· Audits various safety program elements of effectiveness; schedules and performs safety inspections; identifies issues and develops corrective action plans alongside Director of EHS.

· Supervises, controls, and monitors fire prevention and firefighting activities.

· Investigates all accidents and injuries; recommends and/or coordinates corrective actions through root cause analysis completion.

· Leads safety training programs designed to instruct employees in general safe work practices plus specific instruction with regard to hazards unique to any job assignment; provides training for new employees.

· Maintains thorough knowledge of federal and state OSHA regulations and web sites; maintains up-to-date knowledge of safety codes and regulations; distributes and/or posts new or revised safety standards that affect the company.

· Reviews and responds to OSHA inquiries through partnership with the Director of EHS.

· Identifies potential safety hazards at all facilities; reports hazards and recommendations for eliminating/reducing to management.

· Assists Director of EHS to coordinate with other departments on design and construction of new equipment, facilities, and work methods to ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.

· Encourages employees and supervisors to report all unsafe conditions immediately and schedules or coordinates repairs as soon as possible.

· Trains employees and supervisors to report any injury that occurs on the job, even a slight cut or strain, immediately.

· Maintains records for statistical measurement and conformance to standard practices of the safety industry.

· Prepares and maintains required safety reports.

· Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

· Knowledge of EHS/LMS system operation.

Qualifications:

· 3-5 years related experience; bachelors degree (B.A./B.S.) Preferred

· 10% Domestic travel

· Knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance standards

· Commitment to excellence and high standards

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Ability to work with all levels of management

· Strong interpersonal skills

· Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.

· Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

· Proficient on Word, Excel, Visio, Publisher

· Ability to manage priorities and workflow

· Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

· Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

· Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions

· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

· Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies

· Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace

· Bilingual skills a plus

· GSP, CSP a plus

· First Aid/CPR/AED Trainer a plus

· OSHA 10/30 Instructor a plus