Area Safety Manager

Airgas•Nashville, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Area Safety Manager position is critical to the safety and compliance success in Mid America. This position covers 26 locations and is responsible for Airgas' health and safety policies and procedures. The position also ensures compliance with OSHA and other state, local, or company specific regulations and that periodic safety and compliance audits are conducted (over 100 per year). Additionally, this position spearheads programs that ensure a safe workplace including safety orientations, skills training, emergency preparedness, proper job instruction, hazardous material handling procedures, and the use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
At least three years of relevant experience
Valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle with insurance coverage as required by company.
Ability to be “on call” 24/7 for emergencies and to respond to DOT- related questions associated with the shipment of hazardous materials.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree a plus
Working knowledge of Safety and OSHA regulations preferred.
Industrial gas experience a plus

Responsibilities

Promote and develop safe work behaviors.
Assist and coach associates to reduce injuries and vehicle accidents.
Plan, administer and support ongoing safety programs to ensure compliance.
Liaise between facility and internal and external auditors.
Interpret Safety Policies, Regulations and Standards to recommend or provide direction.
Keep facilities current with regulations concerning DOT, OSHA, EPA, and the FDA. Also responsible for implementing procedures and the control of those documents.
Conduct internal audits of all governmental disciplines ensuring required documents, training, and safety measures are in place.
Forwards findings to appropriate management staff for corrective actions.
Plan industrial health and ergonomic risk assessment surveys or analysis.
Assure all applicable training is performed at all locations.
Meet all compliance and reporting requirements of Federal and State regulations
Assist Regional Safety Director in generating monthly safety meetings and data/presentations, which also include compliance presentations at branches, plants, and customer locations.
Assist in creating training development packages (i.e. videos, Google Slides).
Assist in setting up and maintaining all permits and maintain location files.
Assist in medical manual updates, procedures, and controlling of said documentation.
Be active in hazardous material operations, i.e. Airgas Emergency Response Organization (AERO), and other state and federal programs (PSM, RMP)
Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to: State medical registrations, Tier II Reporting and accident investigation and review