Safety Program Consultant

Greene County Board of Commissioners; Xenia (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading county organization seeks a Safety Liaison to oversee safety programs, compliance with OSHA regulations, and conduct training. This role includes developing safety materials, liaising with departments and enforcement agencies, and monitoring workplace safety. Ideal candidates will have a background in industrial safety and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have 36 months experience in a safety program.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License required.
• Various safety certifications required within set timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct safety training programs and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Monitor workplace safety and assist departments with safety inspections.
• Act as liaison between various safety and government agencies.

Skills

Knowledge of OSHA codes

Training development

Accident investigation

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Safety

CPR/First Aid Instructor Certification

OSHA Outreach Instructor Certification

Job description

The full performance level class works under general supervision & requires considerable knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) codes and regulations, occupational safety and accident investigation techniques, development of occupational accident and safety education programs, and ensures compliance with all occupational safety laws and regulations and rules implementation.

Normal Working Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 4:00pm. An alternative work schedule may be offered.

Posted until filled.

PLEASE NOTE: Referenced safety training relates toOCCUPATIONAL safety training.

Attend, research, develop and conduct safety training classes on pertinent workplace safety requirements as well as recommended practices and procedures. Ensure that class material meets or exceeds authoritative agency (i.e. OSHA) minimum training requirements. Communicate training requirements to all County departments. Develop and maintain database tracking training class attendance on the individual employee level and report results to Commissioners and departments on a monthly basis with a cumulative report occurring annually.

Act as the safety liaison between the County and various governmental enforcement agencies (i.e. NIOSH, OSHA, Division of Safety and Hygiene) obtaining information on safety standards, obtaining training materials and arranging inspections or services when needed. Act as the safety liaison between established requirements, practices and procedures and the various departments and employees of the County. Monitor and make recommendations to department managers of suggestions and requirements to decrease safety exposures in their general job functions (i.e. Engineering: Flagging; Sanitary: Confined Space). Act as the safety liaison between County departments and their hired sub-contractors ensuring adherence to safety requirements and procedures and requiring documentation of such adherence. Act as the safety liaison between the County and County employees. Record, investigate and report to the appropriate management the existence of employee complaints of exposure and safety concerns. Perform investigatory testing as may be required (i.e. air testing for mold, of olfactory testing for odors). Attend and be involved in the various safety committees that are held on departmental levels throughout the County. Conduct job safety analysis (JSA). May participate in safety organizations, both locally and nationally, as approved by supervisor. County designee for the Local Safety Council. Attends Construction Safety meetings for County projects with outside contractors and vendors. Monitors construction projects being worked on by both County employees and outside contractor for any safety issues that may arise.

Monitors the general workplace environment and safety of County employees. Ensure departments have proper emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures in place. Develop, implement and enforce (through appropriate management) safety program policies and procedures. Maintain and continue to develop procedures as new concerns arise and exposures change (i.e. bioterrorism, weapons of mass destruction). Review and monitor incident/injury report forms. Assist with investigation of on-the-job accidents to identify patterns of risk and make suggestions on procedures to reduce occurrences and improve employee safety and perform situation-specific safety training as needed.

Perform safety inspections of County agencies and facilities. Render reporting concerning the inspections findings to the department contact citing concerns or violations and giving suggestions to reduce safety exposure. Assist departments with completion of various reporting paperwork documenting safety inspections (i.e. accreditation forms).

Performs others duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.Completion of undergraduate program course work for Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Safety or related field; 36 mos. of experience in a safety program; valid Ohio Driver’s License.

- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the education and/or experience required. Education and Experience may not be substituted for mandated licensure/certification.


POSITION SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
OSHA Outreach Instructor for 10 and 30 hour Construction or Industrial Safety;**
American Heart Association CPR/First Aid Instructor;**
Asbestos Building Inspector/Management Training Certification;***
Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist, Ohio EPA.***

**Must be obtained within 6 months of employment and maintained.
*** Must be obtained within 1 year of employment and maintained.UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Predictable and regular attendance is required.

Travel may be required.

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, driving, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.