Safety Coordinator - Qualified Staffing
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
About the Job
Safety CoordinatorOverviewThe Safety Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing safety and environmental programs to ensure a safe workplace and regulatory compliance. This role will collaborate across departments to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility while ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and standards.ResponsibilitiesSafety Management:
- Develop, implement, and continuously update safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards, and recommend corrective actions.
- Lead safety training for new hires, as well as ongoing education & training for all staff on safety protocols and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards and maintain necessary safety records.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses to identify root causes, and develop preventive and corrective actions.
- Foster a proactive safety culture through regular safety meetings, communications, and recognition programs.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including waste management, air and water quality standards, and hazardous material handling.
- Maintain records and documentation for environmental inspections, permits, and compliance reports.
- Collaborate with operations and facilities teams to reduce environmental impact and implement sustainable practices.
- Conduct environmental audits and inspections, addressing any compliance issues or improvement opportunities.
- Stay current on environmental regulations and implement changes to processes and practices as needed.
- Develop and conduct training programs on safety and environmental compliance topics.
- Maintain accurate documentation for compliance purposes, including incident reports, training records, and environmental inspection logs.
- Prepare reports and data analysis for management review, highlighting key safety and environmental metrics and improvement opportunities.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to safety and environmental performance.
- Generate reports on safety incidents, environmental compliance, and key performance metrics.
- Act as the main point of contact for external safety and environmental audits and inspections.
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Certification in Safety Management (e.g., OSHA, CSP) or Environmental Compliance (e.g., CESM, CHMM) preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in a safety and/or environmental compliance role in manufacturing or industrial settings.
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA regulations, and best practices for safety and environmental compliance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
- Proficiency with safety and environmental management software.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to lead safety and environmental training and promote compliance across teams.
- We offer a fantastic benefits package to all of our employees. This includes healthcare, vacation/holiday pay, and 401K! In fact, these are the same benefits that we offer our corporate employees!
- Applying for one job with Qualified Staffing is like applying for hundreds of jobs all at once!
- We respond to every job applicant within 24-48 hours.
Source : Qualified Staffing