Safety and Compliance Officer

Jm Test Systems•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

The Safety and Compliance Officer supports the administration of the organization’s health, safety and compliance programs. Under the direction of the EHS Manager, this role carries out day-to-day safety program functions, develops and enforces safety protocols, conducts inspections and audits, investigates incidents to determine root causes, and assists with required safety training. The officer helps ensure compliance with OSHA and other federal, state and local regulations and serves as a resource to managers and employees. The role also assists designated program administrators with workers’ compensation, drug and alcohol testing, and risk management activities. It monitors changes in health and safety standards and advises managers on implementing new procedures or equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, business, public administration or a related field; an associate’s degree combined with on-the-job training may be considered.
Two to four years of experience in occupational health and safety, safety compliance or a related field.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and related federal, state and local codes.
Familiarity with workers’ compensation and drug and alcohol testing processes, incident investigation methods and safety policy development.
Ability to identify hazards and procedural gaps, analyze incidents and risks, and recommend practical corrective actions.
Ability to apply policies consistently, take responsibility for assigned work and raise concerns promptly.
Clear oral and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare inspection and incident reports and deliver safety training.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, managers, medical providers and contractors.
Planning and organizational skills, including prioritizing work and keeping logs, reports and records accurate and on deadline.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, recover from setbacks and keep current as standards change.
Ability to use safety management software and standard office applications.
One year of appropriate experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high-school education; additional appropriate education may be substituted for minimum experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience conducting inspections, incident investigations or safety training.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance to departments and establish, monitor and enforce policies that mitigate liability and maintain a safe environment.
Enforce safety policies consistently and intervene when conduct or conditions could result in an accident or penalty.
Maintain compliance with OSHA and other federal, state and local requirements; monitor regulatory changes and advise management of their impact.
Assist with preparing forms, records and reports, including injury and illness logs, and ensure required OSHA posters are displayed and current.
Coordinate and conduct inspections of locations, machinery and equipment; perform safety audits and track corrective actions to completion.
Coordinate behavioral observations, document findings and recommendations, and communicate safety concerns to operations and management staff.
Investigate workplace and vehicle accidents, determine root and contributing causes, prepare reports and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
Conduct follow-up, prepare accident follow-up training and brief company leaders on investigation findings.
Develop and assist with safety training, including new-hire orientation, OSHA-required training, defensive driving, injury prevention, safety meetings and remedial training.
Assist with DOT-required, substance abuse and reasonable suspicion training where applicable, and maintain training records.
Support workers’ compensation claim reporting, return-to-work and light-duty assignments, and coordination with medical providers, clinics and third-party administrators.
Maintain certificates of insurance and assist with insurance renewals, provider surveys and claims support for legal counsel and management.
Provide input on safety vendor and contractor selection and assist with tracking safety program expenses.
Enter and track inspections, incidents and training in safety management software.
Assist with drug and alcohol testing, including DOT-regulated testing where applicable, maintain testing records and support compliance reporting.