DEPARTMENT : Operations

REPORTS TO : General Manager

SUMMARY : Manages and coordinates all organization safety and training activities and programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment for all employees; develops and implements safety programs & policies; and collaborates with operational leaders to drive a culture of safety throughout the company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Develops, implements, and monitors 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.
Supervises, controls, and monitors fire prevention and firefighting activities.
Investigates all accidents and injuries; recommends and/or coordinates corrective actions.
Develops and implements 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.
Identifies potential safety hazards at all facilities; reports hazards and recommendations for eliminating/reducing to management.
Coordinates 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.
Encourages 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

3+ years of related experience; bachelors degree (B.A./B.S.) preferred.
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
Proven leadership and business acumen skills
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Bilingual skills required.

Pay: Up to $85,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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