Safety Specialist

Overview

General

Summary:

Responsible for safety and health for all plant aspects including, but not limited to, OSHA, state related safety compliance, and team member health and wellness. Assists in the planning, organizing, scheduling, and managing of safety policies, programs, and procedures within plant including a safety audit/inspection system. Monitors site condition, practices, and procedures for compliance with health and safety requirements. Selects and implements corrective action and follow-up to ensure proper action has been taken.

• General
  
  Summary:
  
  Responsible for safety and health for all plant aspects including, but not limited to, OSHA, state related safety compliance, and team member health and wellness. Assists in the planning, organizing, scheduling, and managing of safety policies, programs, and procedures within plant including a safety audit/inspection system. Monitors site condition, practices, and procedures for compliance with health and safety requirements. Selects and implements corrective action and follow-up to ensure proper action has been taken.

• Assists management in appropriate loss control and accident prevention measures to comply with TBA and plant mission and objectives.
• Ensure plant compliance with current OSHA and other federal, state, and local agency laws and regulations as they pertain to safety and environmental issues.
• Act as plant liaison with governmental agencies and serves as a plant representative in case of injuries, inspections, etc. to correct deficiencies and minimize impact on the plant.
• Act as plant liaison with insurance carriers, third party administrators, parent companies, and professional safety and health providers for audits, training, hygiene sampling, etc.
• Attend necessary seminars and training to maintain and update skills in industrial safety and federal and state occupational safety and health laws and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and manage safety policies, programs, and procedures that will reduce frequency and severity of personal injuries and illnesses.
• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures based on program needs, laws and regulations, and TBA/TBJ standards.
• Assist Group Leaders with the evaluation of safety problems and team members’ safety recommendations and complaints. Recommend corrective measures accordingly.
• Perform periodic safety and compliance audits including identifying and promptly informing management of compliance issues, safety risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Perform accident investigations and implements countermeasures to prevent reoccurrence. Investigate incidents and unsafe working conditions, compiling statistical data and providing remedial actions to achieve effective accident and loss prevention.
• Conduct risk assessments related to new equipment introductions and jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) including ergonomic evaluations and essential job function investigations to identify and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures and standards for injury/illness prevention.
• Administer lockout/tag-out, electrical safety, overhead crane safety, hearing protection, respiratory protection, hazard communication, hazardous waste operations (HAZWOPER), blood borne pathogens, emergency response, etc. programs.
• Influence behavior and inspire commitment on the part of all team members in complying with safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Serve as plant safety and health specialist.
• Be a resource of information on safety and health of team members.
• Coordinate post-accident / injury care of team members.
• Maintain required paperwork, records, and documentation related to accidents, injuries, and illnesses to comply with OSHA, state, and TBA standards.
• Maintain safety and first aid supplies.
• Develop and implement behavior based safety programs and recognition and incentives.
• Maintains up-to-date information and regulatory postings on bulletin boards throughout the plant.
• Develop and deliver training and coaching for team members, contractors, and others on safety, security, and environmental issues to ensure skills competence,…