What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety & Training Specialist position at MAGICK WOODS INC?
DEPARTMENT : Operations
REPORTS TO : General Manager
SUMMARY : Manages and coordinates all organization safety and training activities and programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment for all employees; develops and implements safety programs & policies; and collaborates with operational leaders to drive a culture of safety throughout the company.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Develops, implements, and monitors safety programs to reduce frequency of accidents and injuries; assists in minimizing overall workers’ compensation costs.
- Plans, implements, communicates, and monitors safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal OSHA rules and regulations.
- Audits various safety program elements of effectiveness; schedules and performs safety inspections; identifies issues and develops corrective action plans.
- Supervises, controls, and monitors fire prevention and firefighting activities.
- Investigates all accidents and injuries; recommends and/or coordinates corrective actions.
- Develops and implements safety training programs designed to instruct employees in general safe work practices plus specific instruction with regard to hazards unique to any job assignment; provides training for new employees.
- 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.
- Reviews and responds to OSHA inquiries.
- Identifies potential safety hazards at all facilities; reports hazards and recommendations for eliminating/reducing to management.
- Coordinates with other departments on design and construction of new equipment, facilities, and work methods to ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.
- 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.
- Maintains records for statistical measurement and conformance to standard practices of the safety industry.
- Prepares and maintains required safety reports.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3 years of related experience; bachelors degree (B.A./B.S.) preferred.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance standards.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work with all levels of management
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Bilingual skills required.
