Occupational Health And Safety Coordinator

Job Description

Department: Customer Experience

Position: Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

Reports to: Occupational Health and Safety Manager CMIA

Compensation: Salary

Requirements:
• Minimum of 2 - 5 years of experience in Safety Management
• College Degree required. Bachelor of Science or equivalent preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish – English)
• Travel requirement: 80%

Summary of Job Description

The Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator role will be responsible to plan, implement, control, and ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety programs defined in the strategic plan and understand the needs of the business related to Occupational Health and Safety issues that seek the well-being of the organization through healthy and safe working conditions, and ensure the assets of the company, controlling and minimizing risks.

Key Responsibilities

The position includes but is not limited to the following key responsibilities:

• Facilitate a work environment that supports a safe and healthy culture, helping to create and maintain a behavior-driven safety program.
• Purposefully monitor, correct, and educate the workforce on issues relating to workplace Health and Safety.
• Conduct worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous conditions, proper use of equipment, proper material handling and use of PPE.
• Conduct and coordinate housekeeping inspections and Safety audits with special emphasis on hazard recognition, unsafe behaviors, and OSHA compliance.
• Document and communicate inspection results to site supervision.
• Identify and recommend solutions to hazardous/potentially hazardous conditions.
• Follow through to ensure 100% compliance and conformance.
• Identify safety needs and facilitate the necessary training as required.
• Investigate accidents, near-misses, occupational injuries, and property damage claims. Compile data, take photos, etc.; prepare all pertinent forms and required reports.
• Conduct new hire safety training as needed.
• Develop positive relationships with field supervision and management through regular Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Behaviors / Skills

• Collaborative work environment
• Excellent and disciplined execution
• Client and customer orientation