Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Department : HR / Admin

Reports to : Human Resources Manager

Classification : Salary

Job Summary :

Responsible for coordination and supervision of the company safety program and ensuring compliance with OSHA and all federal, state, and local regulations and company safety policies.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Implement and maintain safety training programs for new and existing staff to prevent dangerous conditions, accidents, and injuries. Maintain safety manual with up-to-date policies and government regulations and distribute updated copies to all staff and facilities.
• Evaluate hazardous conditions in the workplace and perform periodic safety inspections at company facilities.
• Provide orientation for all new staff on Crane and Fork truck operations. Administer written and operational skills tests and maintain operator license database for currency.
• Handle accident and injury reports and investigations; responsible for all documentation and disciplinary action, in conjunction with human resources.
• Administer worker compensation claims and ensure compliance with OSHA reporting.
• Research and keep up to date on accident statistics and make recommendations to the Director of Manufacturing and the President to correct safety concerns.
• Educate and train employees on safety protocols.
• Conduct emergency drills at all facilities.
• Audit and maintain SDS records to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Coordinate random drug and alcohol screening programs, in conjunction with human resources.
• Lead quarterly Safety Committee meetings and implement approved initiatives from that committee.
• Coordinate hearing conservation program and schedule all baseline and annual hearing exams for qualified staff.
• Coordinate CPR training and recertification for qualified staff.
• Provide counsel to staff for safety compliance within their facilities.
• Process requisitions for safety equipment and maintain stock levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) and first aid.
• Responsible for transporting employees to urgent care in the event of an injury.
• Serve as the contact person for relevant government regulatory agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Physical and Environmental Requirements :

Authority :

All employees at this facility have the responsibility and authority to note areas of product or customer issues and bring it to management’s attention.

Employee Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have reviewed this job description and I understand and can perform the essential functions and other requirements of the position, with or without accommodation. I agree that if there is anything in the job description that I do not understand, I will seek clarification from my supervisor or Human Resources. I understand that Capital Steel & Wire has the right to revise this job description at any time. I acknowledge that Capital Steel & Wire is an at-will employer which means that either I or the company can terminate the relationship at any time. This job description does not supersede the at-will status and does not constitute an employment contract for any specified period of time.