JOB SUMMARY
The Director, Safety will plan, direct, and implement an organizational safety program to ensure safe, healthy, and accident-free work environment by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
•Plan and implement safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
•Plan and implement programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for chemicals, toxins, equipment, and other materials.
•Prepare studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
•Inspect organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
•Provide information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety hazards and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
•Lead the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
•Compile and submit accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
•Oversee the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time.
•Prepare and arrange safety exhibits and material for display, promotional work, industry conferences, and exhibitions.
•Represent the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
•Maintain safety files and records.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
•Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
•Certified Utility Safety Administrator (CUSA); Certified Safety Professional (CSP).