What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Coordinator position at Den Hartog Industries?
Description
- Develop programs and processes that identify and analyze safety and health risks that affect employees; develop corrective and preventative measures in relation to the risks.
- Conducts, creates, organizes, plans, and presents various forms of training classes including orientation, recertification, skills development, hands on training or retraining. Enters completed training into system for expiration tracking and coordinates communication related to those expirations to managers and supervisors.
- Develop and recommend general accident prevention programs to include specific protective procedures and devices. Recommend actions to be taken to reduce risk and accident occurrence.
- Direct all safety and health activities as required by applicable federal and state health and safety laws, regulations, and standards including OSHA, EPA and the DNR contacting & / or responding to such parties as necessary.
- Provide advice and counsel concerning all city, state, and federal compliance regulations.
- Works with HR in the coordination & development of programs, procedures, and training in response to hazard analysis or in accordance with regulatory standards (such as blood borne pathogens, first aid, hearing protection, emergency action plans, respiratory, lock out tag out, etc.)
- Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the policies, and procedures and recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate work place accidents and injuries.
- Compile, analyze, interpret and report accident, loss, and exposure statistical data; prepare comprehensive recommendations for corrective action to eliminate or minimize potential hazards. Review injury and property damage reports.
- Promote plant safety by working with all departments to analyze current and future situations and recommend safety improvements.
- Manage all aspects of workers compensation claims including claims reporting, billing, light duty assignments, appointment oversight, OSHA reporting, and insurance tracking. Investigate injury reports and follow-up to ensure actions are taken.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
