What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health and Safety Specialist position at Wayne-Sanderson Farms?
PRIMARY FUNCTION : The Health & Safety Specialist assists the Health & Safety Mgr with the day-to-day tasks for the department including equipment inspection, training, and the development and roll out of policies to prevent injuries to employees.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS :
- Partner with internal departments to manage medical, workers compensation, DOT and Process Safety Mgmt activities including completing required paperwork and communication with medical, legal and insurance companies to investigate and resolve incidents
- Investigate and identify root cause of significant near misses, injuries, and safety events, implement safety abatement measures, and complete all required paperwork in a timely manner; communicate unusual outcomes to appropriate personnel
- Conduct job hazard and safety analyses, recommend solutions to correct
- Work with Complex Health & Safety Manager to revise and update safety programs ensuring a compliant, safe, and incident-free work environment
- Oversee Complex health & safety, environmental and DOT audits to ensure issues are addressed and mitigated, paperwork is completed, and unresolved or repeat issues are communicated to appropriate leader(s)
- Develop, revise, and deliver safety-based training and hold safety meetings to promote organizational safety and continuous improvement including analyzing current and repeat incidents and developing training to correct issues
- Analyze accident data, new processes, and machinery for potential safety and recommending resolution
- Conduct New Hire orientation to ensure onboarding employees understand safety protocols, resources, and contacts within the Complex safety team
- Perform ergonomic assessments and recommend improvements as needed
- Assist with the monthly supervisor safety training matrix including gathering required data for the appropriate reports
- Understand current safety emergency plans and formulate plans for newly identified potential emergencies, maintain and execute if emergency arises
- Perform additional relevant duties as assigned
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
