NL- Safety Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

The Safety Specialist is responsible for overseeing and implementing safety programs and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. This role involves monitoring workplace conditions, conducting safety audits, and providing guidance on safety compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assist the Safety Manager in daily operational tasks related to safety programs, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating safety activities and meetings.

· Collaborate with the Safety Manager to coordinate and implement safety initiatives across various departments, ensuring alignment with company-wide safety goals.

· Help track safety metrics and performance indicators, assist in compiling data for safety reports, and present findings to the Safety Manager.

· Act as a liaison between employees and management regarding safety concerns, helping to address questions, feedback, and suggestions about safety programs.

· Assist with the follow-up on reported incidents and ensure corrective actions are taken, ensuring compliance with safety policies and company protocols.

· Help schedule and organize regular safety audits and inspections, ensuring that all areas of the facility are covered as per safety compliance requirements.

· Support the Safety Manager in maintaining and managing the safety department’s budget, including tracking expenditures for safety equipment and training programs.

· Assist with organizing, filing, and maintaining safety documentation, ensuring proper records are kept up to date for compliance audits and future reference.

· Help monitor and review changes in safety regulations and standards, assisting the manager in adjusting policies to ensure ongoing compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

· Assist in coordinating with external vendors and service providers for safety equipment, training programs, and any other safety-related services.

· Help collect and analyze employee feedback on safety programs through surveys, meetings, or informal discussions, and report findings to the Safety Manager for improvement initiatives.

· Help implement and regularly review emergency response plans, assist with drills and ensuring all personnel are familiar with procedures.

· Provide support for safety-related projects, whether it’s implementing a new safety system, conducting a hazard analysis, or introducing new safety initiatives.

· Ensure company compliance with OSHA, local, state, and federal safety regulations and industry standards.

· Work closely with management to continuously improve the company's safety culture and practices.

· Perform job site audits and inspections to ensure adherence to safety policies and recommend corrective actions where needed.