JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking for a Safety Manager who will be responsible for ensuring that the organization and its employees adhere to all safety standards. The ideal candidate will create, implement, and monitor organizational safety guidelines, promote a culture of safety in the workplace and perform regular site inspections to check compliance to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free workplace environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
· Create a culture of Safety for our people by maintaining the company’s safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) rules and regulations.
· Plan and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, injury prevention, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other safety related items.
· Inspects Company facilities and projects to detect existing or potential accidents and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.
· Handle all OSHA related issues such as inspections, yearly reports, job site posters, citations, hearings, etc. Performs field safety audits to ensure compliance with all OSHA, State, Local and company safety rules and regulations.
· Compile the monthly safety tracking data report for management. Produces other safety reports as needed.
· Completes all accident/injury/incident reporting and performs investigations to determine cause and possible preventive measures for future work of a similar nature. Further investigates all injury claims to ensure company is protected from fraudulent worker compensation claims.
· Makes corrective action recommendations to upper management concerning safety and health issues that may affect the company.
. Regularly reviews worker compensation claims data for possible employer modification rate adjustments.
· Purchase required safety equipment for company personnel.
· Manages the transitional return to work program for injured workers.
· Manage the safety incentive bonus program.
· Provide inspection reports to project teams and supervisors for job sites or facilities that are inspected.
· Compile and submit accident and yearly reports required by regulatory agencies.
· Conduct employee safety orientation training programs and new hire safety orientations.
· Maintain safety and accident records, files, training, Activity Hazard Reports (AHA’s) and safety tracking reports
· Accompany all safety, health, and insurance inspectors on walk throughs for jobsites as required.
· Assist the Investigation of PIV accidents and prepare required reports.
· Organize yearly Safety Meetings and maintain employee training logs and coordinate training needs for all safety related issues.
· Maintain and administer safety related tracking and paperwork.
· Maintain and administer the Company SDS manuals.
· Assemble and manage site specific safety plans when required.
· Maintain safety manual, emergency management plan and loss control manual.
· Recommend and enforce disciplinary actions against safety policy violators.
· Attend safety related seminars, meetings, forums, etc. as needed.
Skills
· Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, workers' compensation law, and environmental health & safety (EHS) practices.
· Proficiency in first aid and CPR certification is essential.
· Experience in manufacturing environments is preferred.
· Excellent report writing skills for documenting safety audits, investigations, and training sessions.
· Ability to conduct effective training sessions for diverse groups of employees.
· Strong analytical skills for conducting root cause analysis of incidents.
· Exceptional communication skills to convey safety information clearly across all levels of the organization.
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 5% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
