Field Safety Specialist: Loss Control & Training

AMERISAFE; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERISAFE is seeking a Field Safety Professional to conduct on-site Loss Control Surveys for prospective and current policyholders in Charleston, SC and surrounding areas.

The role requires a safety degree or verifiable experience, strong knowledge of safety regulations, and travel readiness. You will assess work environments, identify hazards, and provide recommendations to improve safety and reduce risk. A valid driver’s license and relocation willingness are necessary.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in safety or verifiable work experience in safety is required.
• Excellent knowledge of safety regulations and recognized safe work practices is required.
• Safety certifications or professional designations are a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Adequate computer knowledge and typing skills.
• Physical ability to climb stairs and ladders up to 40 feet tall to inspect elevated work sites, walk and stand for extended periods of time indoors and outdoors in potentially inclement weather and traverse difficult terrain (rough, slippery, unlevel).
• Strong sense of self-motivation and the ability to work independently from home and in the field.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving history and reliable transportation.
• Must live in or be willing to relocate to the territory.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage a geographic territory, optimizing efficiency of travel and expenses.
• Assess the insurability of prospects or policyholders and provide a detailed report of their work environment.
• Assess the current safety program in use by the prospect or policyholder and determine if it is appropriate for the risk based on factors such as the potential for catastrophic loss, size and loss history.
• Observe the prospect’s or policyholder’s work site(s) to determine the existence and proper implementation of appropriate hazard controls relevant to the exposures of the business. If deficiencies or uncontrolled exposures exist which pose a potential for worker injuries, the FSP will clearly communicate the identified deficiencies and appropriate recommendations to help reduce or eliminate the chance of injury and improve safety.
• Select appropriate safety information, if it exists, to be provided to the prospect or policyholder to assist them with recommendation compliance and being proactive in safety planning, training and education of their employees.
• Assist policyholders by conducting safety training and meetings for their employees as needed.
• Schedule work according to the specified priority system and requested due dates of survey assignments.
• Meet or exceed department goals as it relates to quality, production and timeliness of report completion.
• Travel, as required, via personal vehicle to prospect’s or policyholder’s place of business. Less than 25% overnight travel required depending on territory and workload. In some cases, working away from home for up to two consecutive weeks may be required to assist in other territories.
• Complete and return safety surveys electronically

Skills

Bachelor's degree in safety

Safety regulations knowledge

Safety certifications

Communication skills

Computer skills

Physical ability

Driver's license

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety

Job description

AMERISAFE is seeking a Field Safety Professional to conduct on-site Loss Control Surveys for prospective and current policyholders in Charleston, SC and surrounding areas.

The role requires a safety degree or verifiable experience, strong knowledge of safety regulations, and travel readiness. You will assess work environments, identify hazards, and provide recommendations to improve safety and reduce risk. A valid driver’s license and relocation willingness are necessary.