Toledo-Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist- 20068525

State of Ohio • Toledo, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist partners with employers to create safer, healthier workplaces. The role serves as a trusted advisor, helping organizations identify risks, strengthen safety programs, improve workplace culture, and reduce injuries and illnesses. It evaluates workplace safety and health programs, systems, equipment, processes, and practices; analyzes safety data and incident trends; provides recommendations; and assists employers with safety programs, policies, and initiatives. The position also delivers and customizes safety training, guides serious incident investigations, coordinates safety services, and maintains relationships with employers and safety stakeholders. This is a field position that does not require daily reporting to a physical office, though office reporting may be needed based on operational needs. The position requires travel and may involve occasional overnight travel, extended hours including second and third shifts, and exposure to industrial conditions and hazards.

Requirements

• At least 36 months of training or 36 months of experience commensurate with the assigned program area, involving industrial and/or construction safety surveys, operation of related testing equipment, and technical advice to resolve industrial safety hazards and violations of state and federal regulations; or completion of an undergraduate core program in physical sciences or engineering; or an equivalent qualification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to provide own transportation and/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.
• Knowledge of customer and personal service; safety work practices; safety management systems and accident theory; occupational safety and health laws and regulations; employee development and training; safety consensus standards and best practices; fire prevention and safety; BWC policies and programs; basic industrial hygiene, engineering, mathematics, electrical principles, ergonomics, chemistry, and physics.
• Skill in computer use, including MS Word, Excel, Access, and statistical software.
• Skill in using workplace safety monitoring tools, such as atmospheric monitors, colorimetric tubes, electrical circuit testers, stop-time measuring devices, wire rope and pulley sheave gauges, calipers, cameras, sound level meters, and velometers.
• Ability to think critically; communicate technical information orally and in writing; comprehend technical information; establish and maintain effective working relationships; and identify problems.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate workplace safety and health programs, systems, and culture through site visits, observations, interviews, surveys, and reviews of safety records and procedures.
• Analyze safety data, trends, incident information, and workplace conditions to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assess equipment, processes, and practices for compliance with applicable safety regulations and industry standards, including OSHA requirements.
• Recommend improvements to workplace safety performance and risk reduction.
• Assist organizations in developing, implementing, and evaluating safety programs, policies, committees, and initiatives.
• Support employers in addressing common and specialized hazards, including heat stress, machine safety, and confined spaces.
• Prepare reports, assessments, and recommendations documenting findings and improvement plans.
• Maintain current knowledge of safety regulations, best practices, technologies, and industry developments.
• Deliver safety training to employees, supervisors, and organizational leaders.
• Develop and customize training materials for diverse audiences and industries.
• Provide instruction on topics such as hazard recognition, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, confined spaces, lifting equipment, thermal stress, emergency response, PPE, workplace violence prevention, incident investigation, and loss prevention.
• Guide organizations investigating serious workplace incidents to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate safety services, including assessments, training, industrial hygiene evaluations, ergonomics consultations, and program development.
• Collaborate with safety professionals across disciplines to provide comprehensive employer support.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, industry partners, safety organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Connect organizations with safety resources and programs that support continuous improvement.
• Support and speak at safety council events.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level