Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Role Overview:

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for the development and maintenance of all safety protocols and procedures for the Company, under the direction of the Safety Manager. This position will partner with Company leadership and working leads to ensure safe day-to-day operations that are in compliance with all federal, local, state, and industry standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops and coordinates a training program designed to instruct employees in general safe work practices plus specific instruction with regard to hazards unique to any job assignment.
• Performs scheduled periodic inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and work practices, improve workplace operations, and control hazards
• Investigates and reduces accidents and losses in compliance with occupational safety and health regulations.
• Communicates, distributes, and enforces site specific safety procedures and federal, state, and local safety and health regulations.
• 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.
• Establishes and documents quarterly training programs for all employees and supervisors.
• Conducts and documents new employee safety training and orientation.
• Conducts and documents safety meetings with appropriate staff to cover all activities regarding safety of employees, company vehicles, property, and public liability exposures.
• Provides safe and healthy working conditions and establishes and enforces safe practices at all times by all employees.
• 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.
• Responds to employee suggestions concerning safety matters
• Communicates loss prevention information and program status to management on a regular basis and works through management to accomplish goals.
• Develops and maintains a proactive Return to Work Program; coordinates with appropriate staff and insurance representatives to identify and develop suitable temporary limited duty assignments for injured employees to perform during the recovery process.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of three to six years related experience.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office
• Prior experience with OSHA audits and preparing safety documentation
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift certified.