Safety Program Officer

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Workers' Compensation Commission (WCC), is accepting applications for the position of Safety Program Officer in Hartford, CT. The WCC is a statewide agency dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces across Connecticut. This role may design, develop and conduct training, offer practical recommendations to improve safety at each worksite, and support WCC's statutory responsibility under C.G.S. 31 40v to guide and oversee employer safety and health committee programs. The Safety Program Officer works independently to help employers establish and maintain effective safety and health committees in compliance with state requirements. This role provides training, offers practical recommendations to improve safety at each worksite, and supports WCC’s statutory responsibility under C.G.S. 31 40v to guide and oversee employer safety and health committee programs. The Workers' Compensation Commission (WCC) administers the workers' compensation laws of the State of Connecticut with the ultimate goal of ensuring that workers injured on the job receive prompt payment of wage loss benefits and appropriate medical treatment. To this end, the Commission approves voluntary agreements, adjudicates disputes, issues findings and awards, hears and rules on appeals, and closes out pending cases through full and final stipulated agreements.

Requirements

Six (6) years of experience in occupational safety and health inspections, risk management or loss control
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree
A Master's degree in occupational safety, risk management or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience
Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience
Knowledge of principles of occupational safety and health practices
Knowledge of principles and practices of accident prevention
Knowledge of NFPA Fire and Life Safety Codes, TJC, OSHA and other health, sanitary and environmental codes
Considerable interpersonal skills
Ability in oral and written communication
Ability to analyze and evaluate accidents, their causes and recommend effective control measures
Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate agency safety and health programs
Ability to utilize computer software

Nice To Haves

Experience applying OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) safety and health principles, including hazard prevention and control
Experience using healthcare industry safety guidance and resources to promote worker protection
Experience working independently to assess workplace conditions and discuss compliance with safety and health laws and regulations with employers
Experience delivering training on workplace safety and health, including forming or supporting safety and health committees
Experience evaluating workplace practices and recommending improvements to reduce injuries, strengthen safety culture, or support regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

Coordinates accident prevention activities in agency
Conducts routine periodic inspections of agency to ensure compliance with the National Fire Prevention Act (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), The Joint Commission (TJC), Veterans’ Administration (VA) and/or other safety, health and sanitary codes and environmental regulations
Recommends corrective action for any deficiencies
Identifies agency needs in safety and loss control and evaluates effectiveness of implemented safety policies, procedures and guidelines
Uses statistics and inspection reports to make recommendations for injury reduction and loss control
Investigates accidents and maintains appropriate records
Prepares fire evacuation plans
Directs, coordinates and evaluates all disaster plan activities
Conducts life safety inspections
Participates in agency Safety Committee
Schedules and conducts in-service safety training for staff
Maintains contacts with individuals inside and outside agency who might impact health, safety and workers' compensation issues
May serve as agency Fire Marshal
May represent agency at workers' compensation hearings
May coordinate building security access activities
Performs related duties as required