What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Coordinator position at VILLAGE ASSOCIATES INC?
Description
The Safety Coordinator is responsible for promoting a culture of safety within the organization, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and fostering a safe working environment. This role will support safety initiatives by performing inspections, conducting safety walks, assisting with training, and collaborating on safety-related projects. The Safety Coordinator will work closely with safety committees, manage safety audits, and support incident investigations to ensure that all employees adhere to safety protocols.
Responsibilities:
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA): Conduct and review JSAs to assess potential hazards and ensure safe work practices are implemented across all work areas.
- Inspections: Perform routine safety inspections on equipment and systems, including eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, AEDs, and other critical safety equipment, ensuring compliance and functionality.
- Weekly Safety Walks: Lead and conduct weekly safety walks to identify and mitigate potential hazards, promoting safety awareness throughout the facility.
- Safety Committees/Projects: Actively assist and support safety committees and safety-related projects, contributing to the development and implementation of safety initiatives.
- Injury Investigation: Assist in the investigation of workplace injuries, identifying root causes, and making recommendations to prevent recurrence.
- Near Miss Investigations: Investigate near-miss incidents, ensuring accurate documentation and corrective action implementation to prevent potential future incidents.
- Ergonomic Assessments: Conduct ergonomic assessments to ensure the health and safety of employees, making recommendations to reduce strain and improve comfort in workstations.
- Safety Audits: Participate in safety audits to ensure compliance with safety regulations and organizational safety policies, identifying areas for improvement.
- PPE Assessments: Assess personal protective equipment (PPE) needs, ensuring that proper PPE is available, used, and maintained for all employees.
- LOTO Procedures: Review and update machine-specific Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures as needed to ensure safe equipment maintenance practices.
- Training Assistance: Assist with the development and delivery of safety training programs to employees, ensuring they are well-informed on safety protocols and procedures.
- SDS Database Management: Maintain and update the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) database and labels, ensuring all chemicals and hazardous materials are properly documented.
Requirements
Education/Training:
- Education: Associate Degree desired; OSHA certification or safety-related certification (preferred).
- Experience: 3 years of experience in a safety-related role, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Skills: Strong knowledge of workplace safety regulations, hazard identification, and risk management.
- Certifications: CPR/First Aid, OSHA 30-Hour Certification, and other relevant safety certifications are a plus.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to investigate and analyze safety incidents and implement corrective actions.
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal; Travel to other Village businesses as needed.
Physical Requirements:
- The ability to lift up to 20 lbs. if necessary.
Materials and Equipment Utilized:
- Computers, printers, copiers, etc.
Working Environment:
- 70% Office
- 30% Manufacturing Environment
