Safety Coordinator (Piedmont)

The Blood Connection•Piedmont, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At The Blood Connection, every role plays a part in saving lives. Join our team and help make an impact in your community today! In Office Position: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Position Overview The Safety Coordinator is responsible for overseeing safety programs and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry best practices at The Blood Connection. This role serves as the primary contact for all safety-related concerns, providing guidance and support across the organization to maintain compliance with OSHA, FDA, AABB, and other applicable safety standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university preferred
One to three years of professional or related experience preferred, with a strong desire to grow and expand skill set
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Must demonstrate competence with standard operating protocols used throughout TBC

Nice To Haves

Safety-related training, certification, and experience working with regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA) preferred
Experience with data analysis, risk assessments, and delivering training to diverse audiences

Responsibilities

Plans, implements, and maintains a comprehensive safety program
Conducts regular safety inspections and audits to identify potential hazards, ensuring ongoing compliance with regulations and internal policies
Creates and maintains safety policies and procedures required for compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., OSHA, FDA, AABB)
Enforces safety policies and procedures in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
Creates, implements, and maintains all safety-related training for employees
Collaborates with internal and external subject matter experts to design new content, tools, and learning solutions related to safety
Establishes, tracks, and analyzes safety performance data
Monitors safety practices and provides recommendations for risk reduction and continuous improvement
Investigates employee accidents, incidents, and near misses, conducting root cause analysis and recommends solutions to prevent recurrence
Promotes a culture of safety awareness by encouraging employee participation in safety initiatives
Leads and facilitates safety meetings to provide training, identify issues, solicit feedback, and drive improvement; maintains and distributes meeting agendas and minutes
Attends safety related continuing education programs to stay informed on health and safety protocols, regulations, and best practices
Maintains accurate records of safety incidents, training, and compliance
Some travel may be required
Other duties as assigned or required