Safety Specialist

Canon has a position for a Multi State Safety Specialist with our Canon team based in Chicago, IL. This position will mainly be remote with some in office support and travel as needed (would go as far as Missouri).

This person is responsible for creating and implementing safety standards, programs, training, and interventions to reduce incidents in the workplace and promote safety excellence in accordance with company and OSHA/Federal/State/Local rules and regulations.

• Supports Corporate Safety Governance System including all safety policies and procedures, ensuring self and employees are in compliance with OSHA/State/Local/Company/Client rules and regulations.
• Collaborates and supports Safety, HR, and Regional Operations team to drive safety excellence in assigned regions.
• Responsible for design, development, coordination and facilitation of safety new hire orientation, training and certification programs etc including writing of facilitator/participant guides, self-study, on-the-job training activities, e-Learning, etc.
• Conducts incident investigations, assists in identifying root cause(s), and implementing corrective action(s).
• Creates and implements Job Hazard Analysis, Inspections and Audit Checklists to identify hazards and implement controls.
• Conducts site visits to assess site safety, identify hazards, and write site safety improvement plan.
• Consults with Director of Safety, Training & Development and Sr. Regional Safety Training Specialist on development and execution of safety initiatives/interventions to drive continuous improvement and safety excellence.
• Coordinates & conducts onsite safety training and Train-the Trainer programs as
• Maintain appropriate training and certification records including class schedules, registration, attendance, completions, safety certifications and re-certification.
• Leverages Incident Management System to proactively manage safety to identify trends in their region.
• Develop safety metrics to measure and monitor progress of safety programs and interventions.
• Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable safety findings or concerns.
• Partners with sales, operations and HR to write RFPs, assess business opportunities and implementing new business
• Assists with employee counseling, coaching, and proper documentation of safety performance issues as needed
• Performs other HR/Safety duties and special projects as requested

• Approximately 30% or more Travel required
• Ability to lift 50lbs and demonstrate proper lifting techniques
• Mental qualifications include ability to perform root cause analysis to identify corrective action to mitigate risk and prevent

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environment, Health & Safety required or equivalent work experience
• Safety Certification preferred (e.g., OSHA 10/30 General Industry, OSHA HAZWOPER, Forklift, 49 CFR/DOT, IATA, IMDG)
• 5 years safety experience in warehouse environment
• Experience preferred in the following areas:
  Operating Powered Industrial Vehicles (e.g., Forklift, Powered Pallet Jacks), Handling/Shipping/Receiving Hazardous Materials, Use of X-Ray or CBRN equipment
• Experience in facilitating safety training and certification programs
• Creating and writing JHAs
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Working knowledge of Incident Management Systems
• Strong coaching, facilitation, and communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong project management, organizational, administrative and record keeping skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to drive safety excellence