Injury Prevention Specialist

TalentBurst, Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health and safety seeks an Injury Prevention Specialist to join their EHS team in Ontario. This role involves analyzing ergonomic practices, providing first aid, and educating employees on injury prevention. Ideal candidates are Certified Athletic Trainers with a Bachelor's Degree, looking to make a difference in employee safety.

Qualifications

• Certified Athletic Trainer with CPR certification.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Proficiency in conducting ergonomic assessments and providing first aid.

Responsibilities

• Analyze tasks for ergonomic and safety issues.
• Provide first aid and maintain records.
• Educate associates on injury prevention techniques.

Skills

Ergonomic assessments

First aid care

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certified Athletic Trainer

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description : Client is looking for health and safety professionals with a background in Athletic Training (ATC) to help support Client's injury prevention program. In this position, you will be a part of the onsite Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Team and will perform both injury prevention and injury management (first aid) activities. This position will work in an Client Fulfillment Center and report directly to the Site Safety Manager.

The Injury Prevention Specialist will be expected to proactively analyze tasks for potential ergonomic and safety issues, perform biomechanical and ergonomic assessments, provide first aid care to injured employees, and execute other Client injury prevention activities. The IPS will provide conservative care to injury Associates, but also observe Associates performing their job task and educate them on ways to perform their tasks effectively with less stress to the irritated body part. Onsite IPSs will proactively observe ergonomic practices and educate associates to improve technique prior to the onset of soreness or injury.

Provide triage, first aid and / or referral to outside medical provider, if indicated.

Maintain records of first aid care provided to associates.

Minimize the risk of injury of employees through awareness, education and intervention.

Attend and participate at "start-up meetings to lead daily stretching routines.

Understand and learn each department and communicate the proper techniques on how to prevent soft tissue injuries.

Evaluate trends in soft tissue injuries and develop action items to address injury trends.

Provide daily activity logs to the safety team and senior leadership team. Provide analysis of all onsite incidents on a monthly basis including recommendations on how to reduce the risk and severity of injuries within the warehouse.

Provide accommodation recommendations related to job placement for all employees on restrictions given by a medical provider.

Understand and learn each department and job function within the warehouse to fully understand the body mechanics involved in every task. Be actively involved with improvements to the standard work process.

Frequent "floor time to interact with both associates and managers, providing coaching on observed at-risk work habits. Attend and speak at daily "start-up meetings.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer, by either the National Athletic Trainers' Association or equivalent State Certification

Bachelor's Degree

Must have a valid card evidencing successful completion of a CPR course at the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider level (American Heart Association) or Professional Rescuer (client)

Associate will be required to maintain all medical credentials

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

PREFERRED SKILLS

Experience in an occupational setting.

Certified to Teach First Aid, CPR, AED training.

Experience with an industrial wellness program.

Experience working with Worker's Compensation.