Safety Specialist

Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Safety Specialist will be responsible for providing administration and monitoring of safety training programs company-wide in order for Chappell Supply & Equipment, the (‘Company”) to accomplish safety goals and objectives.  The Safety Specialist will also serve as a safety and compliance resource for management and respond to requests for information and assistance of the Company’s safety and compliance program.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Monitor and administer a company-wide safety program.
• Partner with Managers on all areas of safety to reduce accident and incident rates.
• Conduct training classes utilizing various mediums.
• Develop safety tools, which include providing topics for weekly safety meetings, reporting solutions for accident prevention, etc.
• Conduct safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions, and recommend safeguards and solutions
• Administer collection of Incident Reports, Accident, Reports and Near-Miss reports.
• Coordinate required safety evacuation drills for fire or earthquake, and safety drills for tornados.
• Monitor and administer employee return to work programs.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, or Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health and 2 -4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred; Certified Safety Professional is preferred. 
• Knowledge of state, federal and occupational safety and health regulations to ensure the Company is in compliance. 
• Must be self-directed and work well in a team environment.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to deal with all levels of individuals. 
• Must be a strategic thinker to understand long-term safety strategies.
• Must possess a high energy level and the skills to influence others to achieve results. 
• Must be patient and possess excellent listening skills. 
• Must be diplomatic and possess strong problem solving skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints.
• Able to see and read computer monitors and be able to detect specific noises, proper equipment operation and understand what others are saying.
• Ability to compose letters, outlines memoranda, and basic reports and/or to orally communicate technical information.
• Be able to stand and move about regularly.
• Be able to frequently move parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to use upper extremities to frequently press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or upward.
• Ascending or descending ladders to move merchandise
• Be able to use upper extremities to frequently exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Frequently bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Be able to coordinate movement of the fingers and hands to grasp, move equipment and have the adequate dexterity and strength to complete tasks.
• Able to compute, analyze and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and record, balance and check results for accuracy.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.