Injury Prevention Specialist

TEKsystems•Chino, CA

12d•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

We looking for health and safety professionals with a background in Athletic Training ATC to help support our injury prevention program. In this position you will be a part of the onsite Environmental Health Safety EHS Team and will perform both injury prevention and injury management first aid activities. This position will work in an a Fulfillment Center and report directly to the Site Safety Manager. The Injury Prevention Specialist will be expected to proactively analyze tasks for potential ergonomic and safety issues perform biomechanical and ergonomic assessments provide first aid care to injured employees and execute other injury prevention activities. The IPS will provide conservative care to injury Associates but also observe Associates performing their job task and educate them on ways to perform their tasks effectively with less stress to the irritated body part. Onsite IPSs will proactively observe ergonomic practices and educate associates to improve technique prior to the onset of soreness or injury.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer by either the National Athletic Trainers Association or equivalent State Certification
Bachelors Degree
Must have a valid card evidencing successful completion of a CPR course at the Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider level American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer American Red Cross
Associate will be required to maintain all medical credentials
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Experience in an occupational setting.
Certified to teach First Aid CPR AED training.
Experience with an industrial wellness program.
Experience working with Workers' Compensation.
Experience leading/managing a team.

Responsibilities

Provide triage first aid and/ or referral to outside medical provider if indicated.
Maintain records of first aid care provided to associates.
Minimize the risk of injury of employees through awareness education and intervention.
Attend and participate at start-up meetings to lead daily stretching routines.
Understand and learn each department and communicate the proper techniques on how to prevent soft tissue injuries.
Evaluate trends in soft tissue injuries and develop action items to address injury trends.
Provide daily activity logs to the safety team and senior leadership team. Provide analysis of all onsite incidents on a monthly basis including recommendations on how to reduce the risk and severity of injuries within the warehouse.
Provide accommodation recommendations related to job placement for all employees on restrictions given by a medical provider.
Understand and learn each department and job function within the warehouse to fully understand the body mechanics involved in every task. Be actively involved with improvements to the standard work process.
Frequent floor time to interact with both associates and managers, providing coaching on observed at-risk work habits. Attend and speak at daily start-up meetings.