(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Develops, manages, and evaluates a department's or division's occupational safety program to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations;
Develops policies, procedures, and practices to prevent crashes, accidents, and injuries; makes recommendations to management and line personnel concerning employee safety in operational procedures; develops, maintains, and updates a safety manual for a department or division;
Develops and maintains a system for measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of the occupational safety program; develops, maintains, and communicates statistical records, summaries, and reports to department and division employees;
Oversees and/or conducts job hazard assessments to determine appropriate personal protective equipment and apparel and to determine the conditions under which the apparel must be worn;
Investigates accidents and injuries and conducts appropriate analysis to determine the causation; writes detailed reports of findings from the investigation and recommends corrective action to prevent recurrences; performs follow-up inspections to ensure corrective actions were taken to prevent recurrence;
Documents and reports annually recordable injuries and illnesses in accordance with the Public Employment Risk Reduction Program guidelines;
Coordinates the completion of employee accident reports, workers’ compensation and disability claims, and other required safety related forms and paperwork;
Audits the inspection records and activities to ensure equipment, machinery, motor vehicles, facilities, and work areas comply with federal and state regulations and departmental policy;
Assists line personnel with improving their safety performance by identifying and analyzing the conditions and practices that cause accidents;
Develops and conducts safety orientation and training programs for new and current employees; observes and audits employees' work practices to ensure compliance with safety policies;
Coordinates and/or conducts training to department or division staff regarding workplace safety, applicable safety regulations, and necessary safety policies and procedures;
Conducts or attends meetings related to safety programs; prepares information to be utilized at workers’ compensation hearings; develops and implements transitional work plans;
Conducts, coordinates, and/or evaluates qualitative and quantitative tests using various apparatus and testing methodologies and approaches;
Coordinates and implements safety and wellness programs such as a respiratory protection program, a heat/cold stress program, a hearing conservation program, and employee wellness screenings;
Analyzes safety statistical data and monitors the progress of safety program(s); recommends modifications in safety program(s); submits periodical progress and other related reports;
Recommends modifications, re-design, repair, or elimination of machinery or equipment to increase or ensure operational safety;
Participates in professional activities to remain knowledgeable of current safety and safety related developments, issues, and regulations;
May supervise subordinate personnel assigned to safety;
May write bid specifications for the purchase of equipment or clothing; may research and review bid contracts to ensure that all safety requirements are met.