Description
Summary
The Safety Technician is responsible for outlining and insuring compliance with occupational safety health and environmental regulations and corporate policies and programs through training exercises. This position is will investigate accidents and workers compensation claims and implement strategies for reduction. Leads plant safety team and company safety team.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring facility is in compliance with OSHA standards and coordinates all aspect of the Plant Safety and Health Program; Responsible for facility compliance in safety and environmental areas.
- Investigating tracking and conducting audits on near misses / observations; Interpreting gaps in training and safety culture; Communicating findings and trends; Conducting training sessions to improve trends
- Completing monthly inspection audits on equipment and all safety related areas to verify compliance with EHS regulatory and corporate requirements
- Completing and monitoring Title 5 daily reports
- Updating written safe job procedures and hazard assessments
- Promoting safety awareness by facilitating monthly safety meetings
- Assisting / advising facilities regarding workers compensation / accident investigation related issues
- Coordinating testing for employees regarding safety related topics and / or conducts industrial hygiene monitoring and medical surveillance programs
Qualifications
The Safety Technician requires five (5) plus years of industrial / manufacturing safety experience with a general knowledge of environmental regulations.Requires high school diplomaRequires computer operation skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteRequires strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environmentRequires understanding and ability to interpret reliability metricsRequires knowledge of OSHA EPA and workers compensation regulations and practicesRequires knowledge and skills in environmental safety requirementsPhysical Activity : Requires more than 2 / 3 of time speaking / hearing; 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of time standing walking sitting and using hands / fingers to handle and / or feel; and less than 1 / 3 of time reaching with hands and arms climbing or balancing stooping kneeling and crawling.Lifting : Requires lifting up to 25 pounds more than 2 / 3 of the time and up to 50 pounds 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of time.Vision : Requires accurate close and distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to focus.Environment : Requires 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time in an office setting or working near moving mechanical parts; and less than 1 / 3 of the time working in wet or humid conditions in high precarious places exposed to fumes or airborne particles toxic / caustic chemicals outdoor weather and / or in extreme heat / cold.Noise : Requires exposure to moderate noise.Physical and Environmental Requirements
Physical Activity : Requires more than 2 / 3 of time speaking / hearing; 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of time standing walking sitting and using hands / fingers to handle and / or feel; and less than 1 / 3 of time reaching with hands and arms climbing or balancing stooping kneeling and crawling.Lifting : Requires lifting up to 25 pounds more than 2 / 3 of the time and up to 50 pounds 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of time.Vision : Requires accurate close and distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to focus.Environment : Requires 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time in an office setting or working near moving mechanical parts; and less than 1 / 3 of the time working in wet or humid conditions in high precarious places exposed to fumes or airborne particles toxic / caustic chemicals outdoor weather and / or in extreme heat / cold.Noise : Requires exposure to moderate noise.Required Experience :
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Key Skills
Occupational Health Experience,Hospital Experience,Basic Life Support,Computer Operation,Computer Skills,Dealership Experience,OSHA,Operations Research,QA / QC,HACCP,EHS,Phone Etiquette
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1