Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

Position Primary Purpose :

The Safety Coordinator is responsible for supporting and implementing workplace health and safety programs to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This role promotes a safe work environment by conducting inspections, training employees, investigating incidents, and maintaining safety documentation. This role  assists  with safety initiatives, supports OSHA compliance, and promotes a trauma -informed , community -centered approach to safety.

The Safety Coordinator also provides administrative and operational support to the Safety Committee, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, tracking action items, and helping  maintain  safety documentation.

Essential Functions :

• Assist s  in implementing and  maintaining  safety policies, procedures, and protocols aligned with OSHA standards and nonprofit best practices.
• Conduct s routine facility walkthroughs, hazard observations, and basic risk assessments; reports findings and supports corrective actions.
• Conducts routine drills at all agency buildings (fire, earthquake, etc. ).
• Ensure s all buildings are routinely inspected by the Fire Marshal l 's Office.
• Help s   main tain the agency's Safety Manual, emergency response plans, and safety related documentation.
• Support s OSHA compliance activities, including recordkeeping, training coordination, and documentation.
• Coordinate s Safety Committee meetings with Safety Chairperson , including scheduling, agenda preparation, and minute taking .
• Track s committee action items and follow up with responsible parties.
• Assist s  in  identifying  safety trends and supporting committee driven initiatives.
• Assist s  in coordinating and delivering safety trainings, including emergency procedures, deescalation, and OSHA required topics.
• Provide s  basic guidance to staff regarding safety concerns and incident  responses .
• Support s a trauma informed , inclusive, and respectful approach to safety interactions.
• Support s the incident reporting process, ensuring  timely  documentation and communication.
• Maintain s incident logs and  assist s  with trend tracking and analysis.
• Help s  ensure that  OSHA logs and reporting requirements are completed accurately.
• Provide s support during emergency situations by coordinating communication and assisting leadership as needed.
• Work s closely with program leadership, facilities, HR, and administrative teams to support safety needs and ensure consistent application of policies.
• Maintain s and administer s the company's Safety Data Sheet (SDS) system and all SDS compliance .
• Conduct s new hire safety orientation and ongoing safety training programs .
• Safely collect s , transport s , and dispose s of hazardou s materials in accordance with OSHA, EPA, and company protocols.
• Performs  additional  responsibilities as assigned to support the agency's mission and safety goals.
• All other duties as assigned.

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Preferred Qualifications :

This position requires successful passage of a State mandated background check.