Director of Heath and Safety

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Description

The Director of Employee Health, Safety & Compliance is responsible for the management and oversight of employee health and safety programs, workplace safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance for Community Ambulance.

This position ensures the development, implementation, and maintenance of company-wide health and safety policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as industry standards and CAAS accreditation requirements.

The Director oversees occupational health and safety initiatives, coordinates employee safety training, monitors regulatory compliance, and works with leadership to identify and minimize organizational risks. This position also supports continuous quality improvement by developing and enforcing policies, investigating incidents, and ensuring that company operations consistently meet established safety and compliance standards.

• Responsible for the implementation, execution, and maintenance of the company's written safety program.
• Serve as Chairperson of the Company Safety Committee.
• Develop, implement, and administer organization-wide employee health and safety policies, programs, practices, and procedures.
• Coordinate and conduct employee training on applicable safety laws, regulations, hazardous conditions, safety equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensure employees receive appropriate health and safety training before performing their assigned job duties.
• Monitor workplace safety practices and identify opportunities to improve employee health and safety.
• Conduct periodic reviews of safety programs to ensure continued effectiveness and regulatory compliance.

• Investigate workplace accidents, employee injuries, vehicle accidents, occupational exposures, and other safety-related incidents to determine contributing factors and recommend preventive measures.
• Utilize established safety policies and procedures to investigate incidents and identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data related to occupational illnesses, injuries, and accidents, including incident reports, OSHA records, Workers' Compensation reports, and Sharps Injury Logs.
• Identify, assess, analyze, and document risks associated with company operations.
• Recommend and implement risk management strategies to reduce organizational exposure and improve workplace safety.
• Identify compliance concerns requiring additional investigation or corrective action.
• Monitor unusual incidents, medical errors, patient care concerns, and critical equipment failures.

• Partner with the company's Workers' Compensation insurance carrier to coordinate and manage employee injury claims.
• Assist with the processing and documentation of Workers' Compensation claims.
• Coordinate employee light-duty assignments and return-to-work options following workplace injuries.
• Monitor employee injury cases and assist in expediting the return-to-work process.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and follow-up related to workplace injuries and occupational exposures.

Develop, implement, maintain, and oversee company-wide health and safety programs, including but not limited to:

• Hazard Communication Program
• Emergency Action Plan
• Fire Prevention and Evacuation Plan
• Bloodborne Pathogens Program
• Injury and Illness Prevention Program
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Program
• OSHA Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements
• Workplace Injury and Exposure Reporting Procedures

Ensure all programs are properly documented, communicated, implemented, and updated as necessary to reflect regulatory requirements and operational changes.

• Ensure company operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as CAAS accreditation requirements.
• Design and maintain standardized policies, procedures, job aids, and business communications to ensure compliance across all business units.
• Respond to requests, inquiries, and inspections from regulatory agencies.
• Regularly audit CAAS accreditation…