Safety Manager/ Safety Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Plans and implements safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
• Plans and implements programs to train managers and employees in work site safety practices, fire prevention, and correct handling techniques for various machines, equipment, and other materials.
• Prepares studies and analyses of industrial accident causes.
• Inspects organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health determines corrective or preventative measures where indicated and follows up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Provides information, signs, posters, barriers, and other materials to warn of potential and actual safety and to prevent access to hazardous conditions.
• Leads the investigation of accidents and injuries and cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for organization use in hearings, lawsuits, and insurance investigations.
• Compiles and submits accident reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Oversees the administration of workers' compensation program, including working with the insurance carrier to reduce employee lost time.
• Prepares and arranges safety exhibits and material for display, promotional work, industry conferences, and exhibitions.
• Represents the organization in community or industry safety groups and programs.
• Maintains safety files and records.
• Develops and implements programs and policies for monitoring and preventing risk at Plant.
• Surveys, compiles, and analyzes data relating to occupational and environmental health issues such as smoke, noise, temperatures, dusts, gases, solvents and lighting which are known or suspected of being real or potential detriments to health.
• Performs field and safety measurements and safety evaluations.
• Monitors the company's health and safety standards in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develops and implements a program and system to track and evaluate worker injuries.
• Develops and facilitates training for workers including contractor labours and supervisors on issues related to health and safety.