Safety Manager

I. SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Plans, implements, and coordinates safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology, to prevent or correct unsafe working conditions

II. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigates industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures


• Manages job-related injury cases


• Tracks, maintains and reports regulatory safety statistics


• Report or reviews findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing


• Maintains and applies knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes


• Inspects facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance


• Conducts or coordinates worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment


• Interviews clients and employees to obtain information about work environments and workplace incidents


• Reviews plans and specifications for construction of new machinery or equipment to determine if all safety requirements have been met


• Compiles, analyzes, and interprets statistical data related to occupational illnesses and accidents


• Recommends process and product safety features which will reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological work hazards


• Installs safety devices on machinery, or direct device installation


• Maintains liaisons with outside organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams, to facilitate emergency responses

• Instructs employees in the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 10+ years of safety experience in industrial construction, engineering, or heavy industry


• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred but not required


• Minimum of 3 years in a safety leadership or management role


• Certified First Aid


• Hazardous Materials Technician Training


• Hazard Communication Certified


• Available for short-term travel

IV. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

Reports to Director of Quality and Safety

V. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work in protective clothing which may elevate body temperatures for periods of time