About this role
- Formulates, develops, and coordinates all safety and loss control functions of the organization.
- Designs and directs a program to reduce accidents, occupational illnesses, and exposure to long-term health hazards through safety-training of all managers, planned inspections, skill training, first-aid care, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, new employee indoctrination, physical protection, planned job observation, rules and practices, job analysis/procedures, disposal procedures, and protective equipment.
- Maintains compliance with governmental regulatory agencies.
- Responsible for identifying causes of past accidents.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Performs a variety of tasks.
- Leads and directs the work of others.
- A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
- Typically reports to a head of a unit/department.
- Bachelor's degree in a related area and at least 7 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
- Familiar with concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.