What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Coordinator position at KSS?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Kanawha Scales & Systems , a division of American Equipment Holdings, is one of the leading Industrial Weighing solutions providers in the United States. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried and true philosophy – take care of our customers and take care of our people.
We also believe that our people matter, which is why we are committed to providing our team members with competitive wages, attractive benefit offerings, and abundant training offerings. As one of the fastest growing companies in our industry, new opportunities are regularly available that enable our team members to develop, grow, and pursue their career passions.
The Safety Coordinator plays a vital role in maintaining a safe and compliant work environment by investigating accidents, conducting safety audits, developing training programs, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. This position is responsible for mitigating workplace risks and promoting a culture of safety.
Responsibilities :
- Investigates employee injury, motor vehicle and other types of workplace accidents to determine root causes and steps needed to mitigate risk of re-occurrence and reduce hazards. Maintains incident reports and documents for required OSHA injury logs, including OSHA 300 documents.
- Coordinates and develops various safety topics needed for employee training. Including but not limited to Confined Space, Trenching and Shoring, Hearing Conservation Program, Hazcom, and Lock / Out / Tag / Out.
- Conducts on-site visits at various work locations to perform safety audits for gap analysis and discover trends where improvement is needed.
- Compiles data and develops reports which reflect current safety trends, costs, needs for improvement and overall effectiveness.
- Assists with the needs of all Workers Compensation claims including communication with Work Occupational Clinic, Workers Comp Third Party Administrator, and the injured worker.
- Researches, develops, and presents required employee safety training on a variety of topics for various work groups. Coordinates scheduling, documentation and record keeping of department safety-related training and health screenings. May deliver and / or administer CPR / AED training.
- Coordinates safety related projects including activities involving safety related vendors or consultants.
- Supports and maintains the established safety program budget.
- Assists with the coordination of the safety committee meetings and serves as a backup to the manager and leads the meetings when needed. Assists New Employee Orientation.
- Assists in and / or develops safety programs to comply with OSHA regulations.
- May assist in required training, emergency management, and safety related issues.
- Assists with quarterly safety and environmental assessments of each area.
- Supports any applicable safety management systems and / or program initiatives specific to assigned area and department.
- May be assigned to manage the department’s AED program, including inspections, ensuring inventory tracking and keeping all accessories (i.e. batteries, electrodes) current.
- Performs other related duties as needed.
Qualifications :
What we offer :
We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist, industrial weighing, and below-the-hook service providers in the United States. Together, our companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist, rigging, and weighing and measurement needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field services, parts, engineering, ISO certified fabrication, new and replacement equipment, automated systems, system modernizations and training. American Equipment Holdings is one the largest and fastest growing companies in our space with more than 800 dedicated team members that serve thousands of customers throughout the United States.
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging :
At American Equipment Holdings, we are dedicated to engaging with the widest possible range of talent. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and engagement, enabling us to attract creative individuals and develop exceptional products, services, and solutions. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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