Safety Program Consultant

Overview

The full performance level class works under general supervision and requires considerable knowledge of OSHA codes and regulations, safety and accident investigation techniques, development of accident and safety education programs, and ensures compliance with all safety laws and regulations and rules implementation. This is an occupational safety position. This position is focused on occupational (workplace) safety and health compliance. It does not primarily involve law enforcement, emergency response, or public safety functions.

Normal

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm; alternative work schedule may be offered.

• Attend, research, develop and conduct safety training classes on pertinent workplace safety requirements as well as recommended practices and procedures.
• Ensure that class material meets or exceeds authoritative agency (i.e., PERRP/OSHA) minimum training requirements.
• Communicate training requirements to all County departments.
• Develop and maintain database tracking training class attendance on the individual employee level and report results to Commissioners and departments on a monthly basis with a cumulative report occurring annually.
• Act as the safety liaison between the County and various governmental enforcement agencies (e.g., NIOSH, PERRP/OSHA, Division of Safety and Hygiene) and as the safety liaison between established requirements, practices and procedures and County departments and employees.
• Monitor and make recommendations to department managers to decrease safety exposures in their general job functions (e.g., Automotive Shop Safety;
  Engineering:
  Flagging, Bridge Work; Sanitary: Confined Space, Excavation; Building Services: Renovation, Demolition, Construction).
• Assist County departments with their hired sub-contractors to ensure adherence to safety requirements and procedures and require documentation of such adherence.
• Record, investigate and report safety concerns and employee exposure complaints to appropriate management. Perform investigatory testing as needed (e.g., air testing and olfactory observations for potential mold or odor issues).
• Attend and participate in safety committees at departmental levels and conduct job safety analysis (JSA) as needed. May participate in safety organizations as approved by supervisor. County designee for the Local Safety Council. Attend Construction Safety meetings for County projects with outside contractors and vendors. Monitor safety issues on projects involving County employees and outside contractors.
• Monitor the general workplace environment and safety of County employees. Ensure departments have proper emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures in place. Develop, implement and enforce safety program policies and procedures, updating as new concerns arise.
• Review and monitor incident/injury report forms. Assist with investigation of on-the-job accidents to identify patterns of risk and make recommendations for hazard mitigation and avoidance.
• Perform safety and environmental inspections of County agencies and facilities. Report findings to department contacts and provide suggestions to reduce safety exposure. Assist departments with completion of safety inspection documentation (e.g., accreditation forms).
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Completion of undergraduate program coursework for Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Safety or related field; 36 months of experience in an occupational safety program; valid Ohio Driver’s License.

- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the education and/or experience required. Education and Experience may not be substituted for mandated licensure/certification.

• OSHA Outreach Instructor for 10 and 30 hour Construction or Industrial Safety;
• Health Safety Institute CPR/First Aid Instructor;
• Asbestos Building Inspector/Management Training Certification;
• Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist, Ohio EPA.

Must be obtained within 6 months of employment and maintained. Must be obtained within 1 year of employment and maintained.

Predictable and regular attendance is required. Travel may be required. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, driving, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.