Associate OSHA Officer (OSHA Outreach and Education)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina's Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) seeks an Occupational Safety Specialist to perform scheduled safety consultations on general industry and construction sites, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role involves documenting hazards, proposing corrective actions, tracking deadlines, and preparing reports.

You may assist with training, participate in safety demonstrations, and represent the team in on-site audits and professional

Qualifications

• HS diploma with experience in occupational safety or industrial hygiene.
• Bachelor's degree in natural/physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or related field may substitute for required work experience.
• OSHA Training Program completion is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled safety consultations of general industry and construction sites to detect hazards and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Submit written consultation reports, documenting alleged hazards, and formulating recommendations for corrective action to be completed within prescribed time frames.
• Monitor corrective action dates, close consultation files, submit weekly paperwork related to consultation activities, and prepare other reports as required.
• Promote programs to reduce industrial and construction accidents and evaluate safety and health programs and serve as a team member for on-site audits.
• Assist with training other team members, participating in safety demonstrations and serve as a representative on panel discussions for various safety and health professional organizations.

Skills

Hazard identification

Safety compliance

Report writing

On-site audits

Training others

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Come join our team at the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR) where you will experience work-life balance, great benefits, and an exciting career that supports the Agency’s mission to make South Carolina a safe place to work and live.

Responsibilities

• You will conduct scheduled safety consultations of general industry and/or construction sites to detect hazards and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• You will submit written consultation reports, documenting alleged hazards, and formulating recommendations for corrective action to be completed within prescribed time frames.
• You will monitor corrective action dates, close consultation files, submit weekly paperwork related to consultation activities, and prepare other reports as required.
• You will promote programs to reduce industrial and construction accidents and evaluate safety and health programs and serve as a team member for on-site audits.
• You may assist with training other team members, participating in safety demonstrations and serve as a representative on panel discussions for various safety and health professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma and experience in occupational safety or industrial hygiene programs.
• A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences, mathematics, public health, engineering or a related technical field may be substituted for the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of industrial processes and equipment in a variety of light and heavy industries.
• Thorough knowledge of industrial hygiene testing techniques and equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable State health standards and safety and health hazards.
• Ability to work with computers, systems, and software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Successful completion of the OSHA Training Program.
• A bachelor’s degree and at least three (3) years’ experience in occupational safety and health programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make decisions and interpret State rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of field-testing equipment.
• Ability to use computer technology to make presentations.
• Knowledge of industrial processes and equipment in a variety of light and heavy industries.
• Knowledge of applicable State safety standards.
• Considerable knowledge of safety and health standards, practices and equipment used to correct unsafe conditions involve machine operations, building operations, and unsanitary working conditions in various worksites.

Other Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license and 10-year MVR that complies with State and Agency Fleet guidelines.
• Must be able to drive a state or personal vehicle to complete assigned job duties.
• Extensive travel with frequent overnight stays.
• May require extended periods of driving, sitting, and visiting facilities that are non-ADA complaint.