Working safely is the first priority.
Responsible to be the Safety leader for the Jackson, MS Operations as well as the Sanders and Aberdeen Mines.
Follow all Federal and State safety regulations, and company safety policies and procedures
Report potentially unsafe conditions; aid in correcting unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
Accompanies all MSHA inspectors during any plant or mine inspections.
Maintains MSHA certification & fulfills the role of primary on-site MSHA instructor.
Oversees detailed area safety inspection programs at the mine and plant.
Maintains, plans, and implements safety policy objectives that are aligned with corporate objectives.
Maintains required compliance documentation as required by company policy, state, and federal laws, MSHA quarterly and annual reports.
Performs random inspections of mine & plant work areas to identify & correct hazards that adversely affect operational safety.
Performs quarterly dust sampling to detect concentrations of nuisance dusts and/or crystalline silica & test employees’ noise exposure for compliance with permissible exposure levels.
Helps design and implement company-wide safety training programs to be used by key personnel for training of mine or plant personnel.
Gives instructions & training to mine and plant personnel in safe working practices, first aid, and strives to promote and maintain safety-mindedness of workers.
Investigates accidents; reports causes and recommendations for remedial action to insurance companies, mine management, and state authorities.
Publishes hazard alerts pertaining to plant accidents/incidents in a timely manner to other plants.
Manages random drug testing program with the assistance of HR.
Processes accident reports and initiates worker's compensation reports and manages claim through claim closure.
Schedules annual employee health testing (audiograms, chest x-rays, & pulmonary function).
Reviews all process changes entered as part of the Management of Change process and performs Job Hazard Analyses when appropriate.
Orders all safety supplies.
Oversees company’s contractor safety management program at plant and mine sites.
Responsible for the Hazardous Chemical management through company on-line system
Ensures all training records for all employees are up to date.
Tracks all plant and mine scorecard safety metrics and ensures they are represented correctly in plant and mine scorecards.
