DEFINITION - Under supervision of the Human Resources Director, the Safety Director will be responsible for creating and overseeing safety protocols and procedures and ensuring that staff members are properly informed regarding emergency preparedness, use of protective equipment, and accident protocol. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION - as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list if tasks are ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.) TASKS - Developing and implementing workplace safety policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA standards. - Providing personnel with safety-related information such as training sessions, emergency protocols, and proper use of safety equipment. - Reviewing existing policies and procedures to ensure they are up to date. - Overseeing the company's daily operations and identifying opportunities for improvement of safety regulations. - Performing safety audits and physically inspecting all work areas and jobsites to identify possible safety issues along providing an accident review. - Conducting risk assessments to minimize workplace accidents, occupational illnesses, or long-term health hazards. - Preparing monthly or annual safety reports and presenting the information to management. - Collaborating with management to plan and implement a safety protocol budget. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER - Knowledge of OSHA Skill in the implementing of safety protocols and measures to ensure compliance. Skill in conducting inspections and identifying hazards. Skill in generating assessment documentation, incident, and accident reports. Skill in providing solutions and intervention strategies for safety hazards. MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES - Mental work efforts involve the application of oral and written instructions requiring independent decisions and assuming responsibility for the proper operation of equipment which may impact the ability of the work unit to complete work in a timely and safe manner. Physical requirements include the ability to bend, stoop, twist, and climb while performing laborer duties, and to lift moderate (25 - 50 lbs.) materials frequently and heavy (50 - 100 lbs.) materials occasionally.
