Safety Coordinator

Safety Coordinator Position

Position Summary:?

The Safety Coordinator plays a vital role in maintaining a safe and compliant work environment by investigating accidents, conducting safety audits, developing training programs, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. This position is responsible for mitigating workplace risks and promoting a culture of safety.

Responsibilities:?

· Investigates employee injury, motor vehicle and other types of workplace accidents to determine root causes and steps needed to mitigate risk of re-occurrence and reduce hazards. Maintains incident reports and documents for required OSHA injury logs, including OSHA 300 documents.

· Coordinates and develops various safety topics needed for employee training. Including but not limited to Confined Space, Trenching and Shoring, Hearing Conservation Program, Hazcom, and Lock/Out/Tag/Out.

· Conducts on-site visits at various work locations to perform safety audits for gap analysis and discover trends where improvement is needed.

· Compiles data and develops reports which reflect current safety trends, costs, needs for improvement and overall effectiveness.

· Assists with the needs of all Workers Compensation claims including communication with Work Occupational Clinic, Workers Comp Third Party Administrator, and the injured worker.

· Researches, develops, and presents required employee safety training on a variety of topics for various work groups. Coordinates scheduling, documentation and record keeping of department safety-related training and health screenings. May deliver and/or administer CPR/AED training.

· Coordinates safety related projects including activities involving safety related vendors or consultants.

· Supports and maintains the established safety program budget.

· Assists with the coordination of the safety committee meetings and serves as a backup to the manager and leads the meetings when needed. Assists New Employee Orientation.

· Assists in and/or develops safety programs to comply with OSHA regulations.

· May assist in required training, emergency management, and safety related issues.

· Assists with quarterly safety and environmental assessments of each area.

· Supports any applicable safety management systems and/or program initiatives specific to assigned area and department.

· May be assigned to manage the department’s AED program, including inspections, ensuring inventory tracking and keeping all accessories (i.e. batteries, electrodes) current.

· Performs other related duties as needed.

Qualifications:

· Working knowledge of UOSH, OSHA and other safety related regulations.

· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and work cohesively with various individuals from diverse backgrounds at all levels.

· Possession of a valid driver’s license.

· Proficient in the use of computer applications including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point.

· Ability to handle conflict resolution; have a positive attitude; work well under pressure and a propensity for collaborative teamwork.

· Possession of various safety related certifications such as OSHA Compliance Certification, OSHA 30 hour or any ASSP or BCSP credentials.

· Experience delivering various training programs with multiple employee groups.

· Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, EPA, ANZI and Department related regulations

· Experience working in the crane industry and the applicable safety compliance requirements.

· Working knowledge of all utilized Safety Management Systems and processes.

· Experience working with Workers Compensation claims including communication with Work Occupational Clinic, Workers Comp Third Party Administrator, and the injured worker.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.?

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

American Equipment Holdings represents the industry’s leading manufacturers such as Detroit Hoist, Columbus McKinnon, ACCO, R&M, Demag, Gorbel, Spanco, IMS, Harrington, Conductix, Magnetek & PE, among others and customers rely on its design, engineering, fabrication and installation capabilities to meet their unique application needs. American Equipment Holdings serves local, regional and national customers across a variety of end markets, including light & heavy industrial, automotive, mining, public utilities, military, aerospace & defense and energy, among others. For more information, visit www.amquipinc.com.?

Proof of right to lawfully work in the United States required.?

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.?