Safety Administrator (Workers' Comp)

North American Stainless; Ghent (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Stainless is seeking a Safety Administrator responsible for administering health and safety policies and guiding OSHA compliance. You will develop trainings, manage the daily/weekly safety reports, and support ISO 45001 and Workers' Compensation programs.

This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, solid computer abilities, and a professional approach to maintaining confidential information. A BS in EHS or 3–5 years of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety preferred or 3–5 years industry experience.
• Strong understanding of OSHA 1904 preferred.
• OSHA auditing experience and training experience would be preferred.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills along with strong computer skills.
• Must be professional and able to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Administer NAS safety policies and ensure policies and procedures are accurate and current.
• Develop trainings for the plant to train employees on policies and procedures.
• Coordinate training for safety coordinators, leads, supervisors and managers.
• Develop and maintain site Toolbox Talks.
• Maintain and distribute the daily/weekly safety report.
• Provide guidance on OSHA compliance questions or issues.
• Assist with administration of safety systems and ISO 45001 program.
• Maintain Workers' Compensation program including claims tracking and light duty program.
• Maintain OSHA log and schedule Audiograms/Respirator testing.
• Schedule and maintain Medical Surveillance documentation and surveillance programs.
• Assist with continuous improvement of KPI's, audit tools, and trainings.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Training development

Communication skills

Computer skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety

Job description

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for the administration of all health and safety policies and procedures. This role provides guidance and advice to the Safety Coordinators regarding OSHA compliance and all policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist in the administration of all NAS safety policies and procedures. Ensure policies and procedures are accurate and always kept current.
2. Ensure all employees are trained on policies and procedures by developing trainings to share with the plant.
3. Assist in the development and administration of training for all safety coordinators, leads, supervisors and managers.
4. Develop and maintain the site Toolbox Talks.
5. Maintain and distribute the daily/weekly safety report.
6. Provide guidance and support on any OSHA compliance questions or issues.
7. Assist the Sr. Safety Administrator with the administration of all safety systems.
8. Assist with the ISO 45001 program.
9. Maintain the Workers Compensation Program by entering claims, tracking claim status, communicating with employees and medical Providers and ensuring a strong light duty program is maintained.
10. Maintain the OSHA log
11. Schedule Audiograms and Respirator Physicals/Fit Testing for the plant(s)
12. Schedule and maintain documentation of Medical Surveillance Program.
13. Maintain the positions required to be within all surveillance/medical programs.
14. Assist with the continuous improvement of KPI's, audit tools, and trainings.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Other duties as assigned
2. Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health and Safety preferred or a minimum of three to five years previous experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of OSHA 1904 preferred.
• Previous OSHA auditing experience and training experience would be preferred.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills along with strong computer skills.
• Must be professional and able to maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Mobility in plant
• While performing the duties of (this job), the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, etc.
• The employee is frequently required to make use of their hands for technical tasks
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Visual ability with or without correction
• Communication abilities

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
2. Follow Company safety rules
3. Report the absence of or defect in any protective equipment or clothing to the Supervisor or Manager immediately
4. Use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn:
   1. Safety shoes
   2. Safety glasses
   3. Hearing protection
   4. Hard Hat
   5. High-Visibility Clothing

Some areas may require additional personal protective equipment such as:

1. Respirators; the respirator requires you to be clean shaven in order to comply with company policies and procedures as well as OSHA Regulations.
2. Fire Retardant clothing
3. Acid PPE

1. Report to the Safety Coordinator, Group Lead or Supervisor any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations or Company policy
2. Must follow all Lock out Tag out (LOTO) guidelines for designated machines
3. Must follow all Environmental Policies and Regulations
4. Maintain a clean and safe work area

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
2. Clean, well ventilated and safe work areas.

HUMAN RESOURCES:

1. Abiding by the Acerinox Code of Conduct
2. Keeping oneself informed through your company email account
3. Maintaining your Dynamic Policy Profile and all assigned learnings therein
4. Abiding by all security procedures
5. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
6. Must be able to learn, adapt, and retain information
7. Must have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills