Safety Coordinator

Description

Overview

The Safety Coordinator ensures that all operations, procedures, and practices adhere to the highest safety standards, fostering a secure and healthy work environment. This role involves conducting inspections, developing safety programs, training employees, and ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations.

Essential Functions

• Conducts regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and areas for improvement.
• Collaborates with various departments to develop and implement comprehensive safety programs and initiatives.
• Provides guidance and training to employees on safety protocols and procedures.
• Investigates and analyzes incidents, accidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending preventive measures.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations and standards.
• Maintains accurate records of safety-related activities, incidents, and training sessions.
• Assists in the development and communication of emergency response plans and procedures.
• Participates in safety meetings and committees, contributing insights and recommendations.
• Stays updated with industry best practices and evolving safety trends.
• Promotes a culture of safety through ongoing engagement with employees and leadership.
• Recommends corrective actions and safety improvements to reduce workplace risks.
• Supports the enforcement of personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and safety protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

OR an equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience that results in the successful performance of the job. Additional education may substitute for required experience on one-for-one year basis or vice versa.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Work Environment

Medium work environment. Indoor and outdoor work with exposure to uncomfortable and hazardous physical, ergonomic, and / or emotional environment. Work requires lifting up to 50 pounds and wearing protective equipment; exposure to environmental conditions, weather, climbing, crawling, lying, and working under pressure.