•Manage the safety function and claims management in a company by performing the following tasks, duties and responsibilities personally or through others. This person will report to the company president and will interact with all other staff.
• Plan and implement safety policies and procedures and budgets in compliance with state, federal and local laws and standards.
•Establish measurable goals for achievement of safety results that exceed industry and peer group standards.
• Plan and implement programs to train managers and employees in safe operating procedures, ergonomics, fire prevention, safe handling of chemicals, and other materials.
• Conduct and coordinate safety inspections in all plant locations and construction sites.
• Lead the investigation of accidents and injuries, and cooperate in the preparation of material for hearings and insurance investigations.
• Coordinate emergency response procedures, coordinate with others on security practices.
• Maintain and update material safety data sheets and train employees in their use.
• Maintain logs and prepare reports to agencies.
• Coordinate injury reports, return to work
plans, and risk management programs. Communicate with physicians, employee’s safety and insurance in post injury follow-up.