Safety Coordinator

Manage the overall safety, workers' compensation and environmental programs. Establish programs and goals to assure compliance with local, state, and federal agencies and to eliminate workplace injuries and illness.Essential FunctionsStay abreast of corporate and governmental regulatory agencies’ safety and environmental standards and requirements by attending training sessions, seminars, studying published material on compliance; use knowledge to develop and administer safety and environmental policies and procedures.Perform safety and environmental audits, inspections, and accident/incident investigations, observe employee activities and workplace conditions, submit recommendations to management to correct deficiencies, eliminate hazards, and improve the overall program.Create, administer, and conduct related training programs by planning and scheduling training sessions and consulting specialists when necessary.Review safety statistics, accident reports, and safety audit results through team safety meetings with employees and management in order to solicit suggestions for improvement and make recommendations.Encourage employee participation in safety programs through continual communication, close observation, and committee work. Recognize employees for exceptional safety efforts and present safety awards.Interpret federal/state/local government regulations to ensure compliance and coordinate with regulatory agencies to negotiate terms of compliance; complete applicable permits/reports. Prepare, review and submit reports regarding workers’ compensation program administration. Oversee all claims management in conjunction with third-party administrators. Perform other job duties as assigned by the supervisor.Safety-sensitive position