Safety & Health Specialist

Ritter Communications•Little Rock, AR

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety & Health Specialist acts as the subject matter expert providing guidance and direction to management and employees on all issues related to employee safety in the workplace. The primary responsibilities of this role are to promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with all related federal, state, and local requirements including but not limited to OSHA and USDOT. By training and coaching personnel on safe working behaviors, the Safety & Health Specialist promotes a proactive safety culture and drives improvement in all related areas.

Requirements

Knowledge of Company policies and procedures
Knowledge of governmental health and safety regulations and best practices
Knowledge of hazard recognition and risk mitigation techniques
Demonstrated project management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills including presentation skills and facilitation skills
Professional demeanor with the ability to clearly articulate thoughts and ideas
Demonstrated ability to lead federal, state and local regulatory compliance
Demonstrated ability to effectively and thoroughly audit facilities and address audit findings
Demonstrated ability to manage OSHA recordkeeping and H&S metrics
Proficient in the use of various software programs including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word)
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment and participate as both an independent contributor with little supervision and as an active, collaborative team member - depending on situation and needs
Ability to develop effective working relationships across the organization
Ability to travel for business requirements
Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related science or engineering field and 3 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements all safety programs, policies, and procedures as required to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations or as otherwise needed to prevent work-related accidents, injuries, and illnesses; confirms ongoing compliance through regular program/policy reviews, audits, and employee training as needed.
Identifies relevant training needs and ensures training is delivered effectively and timely through various methods including external training partners, internal subject matter experts including self, and online resources; maintains all related training records.
Conducts routine and follow-up safety inspections and hazard assessments at company locations and remote job sites and makes recommendations for risk mitigation.
Effectively manages all incidents from start to finish including coordinating medical treatment and/or post-accident drug testing if necessary, processing workers compensation claims, and performing OSHA and USDOT reporting and recordkeeping duties as required; works with supervisors to ensure accident investigations are conducted with root causes identified and preventative measures/corrective actions implemented.
Maintains knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local health and safety regulatory requirements and keeps leaders informed of new and developing regulations.
Leads cross-functional safety committee comprised of managers and employees across the organization.
Generates and analyzes driving safety reports from GPS software; makes recommendations to supervisors to assist in improving fleet driver performance.
Prepares materials for monthly safety meetings for field technicians relating to health and safety matters and accident prevention.
Maintains Safety Data Sheet (SDS) database.
Demonstrates commitment to Company values through words and actions.
Travels to customer sites, project areas, business related events, and other Ritter Communications locations as required.
Performs all other duties as assigned.